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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.26 mi
02h 48m
Flight
167.11 mi
268.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.11 mi
Kilometers
268.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.26 mi
Kilometers
301.36 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Tue, May 12, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Chippewa Falls
Wed, May 13, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chippewa Falls
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive De Pere
Tue, May 12, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chippewa Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rothschild
WI

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

From Chippewa Falls
93.3 mi
01h 24m
To De Pere
94 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    874 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bridge Street

    29 m · 3 sec · South Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bridge Street

    2577 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 124

    3085 ft · 1 min · State Highway 124

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 29 Business

    85 m · 9 sec · State Highway 29 Business

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 29 Business

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29 Business

  7. 7

    Continue on Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

    156 m · 17 sec · Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2183 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    84.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH G

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH G

    86 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · West Main Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    889 ft · 18 sec · West Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    102 m · 7 sec · West Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · West Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Reid Street

    1689 ft · 45 sec · Reid Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    63 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    2131 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    145 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
87.2 mi · 47%
Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard
84.4 mi · 45%
I 41 South
6.01 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
West Main Avenue
1.06 mi · 1%
State Highway 29 Business
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rothschild
01h 24m from Chippewa Falls
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rothschild, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rothschild.

BUS

Wausau, WI

8 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

9 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

37 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

40 mi away
200 Division St.

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).

Chippewa Falls

#1 Chippewa Falls

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,407
Coordinates44.9369100, -91.3929300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bridge Street (-91.392986, 44.936876)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.85
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chippewa Falls and De Pere. The current time is 20:52:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.