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

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Brookfield, WI is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.29 mi
02h 22m
Flight
95.95 mi
154.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.95 mi
Kilometers
154.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.29 mi
Kilometers
196.81 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-18T05:22
Arrive Brookfield
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Pere
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
Dexter
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From De Pere
61.1 mi
01h 11m
To Brookfield
61.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 m · 7 sec · West Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    892 ft · 18 sec · West Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appleton

    7 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Appleton

    3022 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    111.2 mi · 2 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road

    1855 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    8.2 mi · 16 min · Pilgrim Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Square Drive

    853 ft · 40 sec · Pilgrim Square Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · West North Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
112 mi · 91%
Pilgrim Road
8.56 mi · 7%
Main Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
West Main Avenue
0.27 mi
Pilgrim Square Drive
0.16 mi
South Broadway
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
01h 11m from De Pere
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving De Pere and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from De Pere and 61.1 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around De Pere and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

10 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

20 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

21 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 95.95 mi (154.42 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Brookfield

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,518
Coordinates43.0605700, -88.1064800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Brookfield (-88.10648, 43.06057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.34 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.68 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between De Pere and Brookfield. The current time is 05:22:29.

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.