How far is De Pere, WI from Fort Atkinson, WI?
The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Fort Atkinson, WI is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Pere and Fort Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Fort Atkinson.
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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
105 m · 7 sec · West Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
892 ft · 18 sec · West Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appleton
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Appleton
3022 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
49 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
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Take the ramp slight right
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 Business: Fort Atkinson
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Business State Highway 26
1.2 km · 1 min · Business State Highway 26
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Continue on North High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North High Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1451 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
816 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between De Pere and Fort Atkinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Appleton
Merge slight left
49 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny leaving De Pere and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Fort Atkinson?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from De Pere and 65.1 miles from Fort Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny around De Pere and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Atkinson.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
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 Rosendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Fort Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.18 km).
#1 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Atkinson
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 12,372 |
| Coordinates | 42.9288900, -88.8370500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Atkinson (-88.83705, 42.92889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
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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