How far is De Pere, WI from Altoona, WI?

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Altoona, WI is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.51 mi
03h 51m
Flight
168.14 mi
270.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.14 mi
Kilometers
270.59 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.51 mi
Kilometers
316.26 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Fri, Apr 17, 9:15 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Fri, Apr 17, 1:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-17T05:24
Arrive Altoona
Fri, Apr 17, 9:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Pere
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wausau
WI

City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin

From De Pere
98.1 mi
01h 55m
To Altoona
98.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between De Pere and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    140 m · 8 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Prairie Drive

    1051 ft · 31 sec · River Prairie Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto OakLeaf Way

    2146 ft · 1 min · OakLeaf Way

  21. 21

    Continue on 10th Street West

    2769 ft · 1 min · 10th Street West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Spooner Avenue

    1322 ft · 38 sec · Spooner Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 7th Street West

    985 ft · 45 sec · 7th Street West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Garfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Pere and Altoona.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
181 mi · 92%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 3%
West Main Avenue
5.07 mi · 3%
Main Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.64 mi
10th Street West
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

90.1 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wausau
01h 55m from De Pere
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving De Pere and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Altoona?

The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Wausau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from De Pere and 98.5 miles from Altoona.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around De Pere and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Wausau

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wausau, 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 Wausau.

BUS

Wausau, WI

555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

2 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

39 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

48 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 168.14 mi (270.59 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population8,062
Coordinates44.8046800, -91.4432100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Altoona (-91.44321, 44.80468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.25 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.27
13.86 gal · 52.5 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.13 $52.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.47 $58.95
Premium $4.65 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between De Pere and Altoona. The current time is 05:24:13.

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.