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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on South Broadway
140 m · 8 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
2138 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto River Prairie Drive
1051 ft · 31 sec · River Prairie Drive
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Turn right onto OakLeaf Way
2146 ft · 1 min · OakLeaf Way
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Continue on 10th Street West
2769 ft · 1 min · 10th Street West
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Turn left onto Spooner Avenue
1322 ft · 38 sec · Spooner Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street West
985 ft · 45 sec · 7th Street West
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · Garfield Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wausau.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 168.14 mi (270.59 km).
#1 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,062 |
| Coordinates | 44.8046800, -91.4432100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-91.44321, 44.80468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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