How far is De Pere, WI from Hudson, WI?
The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Hudson, WI is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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 Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Pere and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Hudson.
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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
105.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit right
2214 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Second Street South
1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Second Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between De Pere and Hudson.
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
106 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving De Pere and Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Hudson?
The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Abbotsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from De Pere and 128.4 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around De Pere and Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Abbotsford
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 Abbotsford.
Abbotsford-Colby, WI
Stanley, WI
Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 233.41 mi (375.64 km).
#1 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
City in and county seat of St.
| Population | 8,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.9746900, -92.7568700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-92.75687, 44.97469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.45 | $76.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.07 | $84.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.95 | $95.90 |
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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