How far is Shawano, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Shawano, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawano and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawano and Fitchburg.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto East Green Bay Street
55 m · 11 sec · East Green Bay Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
8.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W Green Tree Road
2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road
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Turn left onto County Road D
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street
620 ft · 19 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
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Take the ramp slight right
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee
2195 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Park Street
6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
659 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
148 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road MM
151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM
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Turn slight right
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
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Turn right onto Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawano and Fitchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 26
Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Shawano and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawano to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Shawano and 81.5 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Shawano and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawano and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 132.95 mi (213.96 km).
#1 Shawano
City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,885 |
| Coordinates | 44.7822100, -88.6089900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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