How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish Bay and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Fitchburg.
-
1
Start on the route
5 m · 1 sec
-
2
Continue on Whitefish Bay Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 57
-
4
Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
-
6
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
-
8
Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
-
9
Continue on State Highway 57
33.2 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41
1 km · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
13
Merge slight left
57 mi · 1 hr 1 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
2112 ft · 52 sec
-
15
Turn right onto State Highway 26
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
-
16
Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
17
Continue on State Highway 26
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
-
18
Take the ramp slight right
2383 ft · 58 sec
-
19
Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 57 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee
2195 ft · 53 sec
-
21
Keep slight left
1937 ft · 47 sec
-
22
Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
-
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
3.8 mi · 4 min
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
-
25
Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
1278 ft · 31 sec
-
27
Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
43 m · 5 sec
-
28
Turn left onto South Park Street
6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
659 ft · 16 sec
-
30
Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
148 m · 12 sec
-
31
Turn straight onto County Road MM
151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM
-
32
Turn slight right
12 m · 1 sec
-
33
Turn slight right onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
-
34
Turn right onto Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish Bay 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.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
57 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish Bay to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Whitefish Bay and 106 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.59 km).
#1 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 13,770 |
| Coordinates | 44.9058300, -87.2173200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.77 | $69.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Wisconsin · May 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.