How far is De Pere, WI from Chippewa Falls, WI?

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.45 mi
03h 39m
Flight
167.11 mi
268.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
186.45 mi
Kilometers
300.07 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chippewa Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Chippewa Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
Rothschild
WI

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

From De Pere
93 mi
01h 49m
To Chippewa Falls
93.5 mi
01h 49m

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
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Chippewa Falls.

  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

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business, WI 178: Chippewa Falls

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    111 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 29 Business

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29 Business

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 124

    4 m · 1 sec · State Highway 124

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 124

    3154 ft · 1 min · State Highway 124

  20. 20

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2628 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bridge Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street

    884 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
177 mi · 95%
West Main Avenue
5.07 mi · 3%
Main Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
State Highway 29 Business
0.72 mi
I 41 North
0.64 mi
State Highway 124
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

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

85.9 mi · 01h 39m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rothschild
01h 49m from De Pere
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving De Pere and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Chippewa Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Chippewa Falls?

The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Rothschild is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from De Pere and 93.5 miles from Chippewa Falls.

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 19.4 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around De Pere and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Chippewa Falls.

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 De Pere and Chippewa Falls. Straight-line distance: 167.11 mi (268.94 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Chippewa Falls

#2 Chippewa Falls

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,407
Coordinates44.9369100, -91.3929300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.91 L · about $24.81
Round trip
$49.63
13.16 gal · 49.82 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.81 $49.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.98 $55.97
Premium $4.65 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $5.30 $34.90 $69.80

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 Chippewa Falls. The current time is 04:07:13.

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.