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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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 39m.
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.
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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.
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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
85.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business, WI 178: Chippewa Falls
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 29 Business
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 124
4 m · 1 sec · State Highway 124
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 124
3154 ft · 1 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on Bridge Street
2628 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bridge Street
25 m · 3 sec · North Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street
884 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street
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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.
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
85.9 mi · 01h 39m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rothschild.
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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).
#1 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chippewa Falls
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,407 |
| Coordinates | 44.9369100, -91.3929300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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