How far is Chippewa Falls, WI from De Pere, WI?
The driving distance from Chippewa Falls, WI to De Pere, WI is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chippewa Falls and De Pere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chippewa Falls and De Pere.
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Start on North Bridge Street
874 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bridge Street
29 m · 3 sec · South Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Bridge Street
2577 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
3085 ft · 1 min · State Highway 124
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 29 Business
85 m · 9 sec · State Highway 29 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 29 Business
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29 Business
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Continue on Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard
156 m · 17 sec · Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard
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Turn left
2183 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
84.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH G
2160 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH G
86 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
889 ft · 18 sec · West Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
102 m · 7 sec · West Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Avenue
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Continue on Reid Street
1689 ft · 45 sec · Reid Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
63 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Keep slight right
2131 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
82 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
145 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chippewa Falls and De Pere.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
WI 29 East
Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
87.2 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers near De Pere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chippewa Falls to De Pere?
The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Rothschild is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Chippewa Falls and 94 miles from De Pere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers near De Pere.
Stop Ideas Near Rothschild
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 Rothschild.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa Falls and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 167.11 mi (268.94 km).
#1 Chippewa Falls
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,407 |
| Coordinates | 44.9369100, -91.3929300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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