How far is De Pere, WI from Lake Geneva, WI?

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Lake Geneva, WI is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
162.76 mi
03h 12m
Flight
129.67 mi
208.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.67 mi
Kilometers
208.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.76 mi
Kilometers
261.94 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Geneva
Fri, Apr 17, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Fri, Apr 17, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-17T04:00
Arrive Lake Geneva
Fri, Apr 17, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 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
Belgium
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From De Pere
81.4 mi
01h 36m
To Lake Geneva
81.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Lake Geneva.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2220 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    107.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 120

    11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 120

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120

    1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120

    68 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 West, WI 120 South, CTH H South: Lake Geneva

    1631 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2400 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 50

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
132 mi · 81%
State Highway 120
12.8 mi · 8%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
4.16 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 2%
South Broadway
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 59m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belgium
01h 36m from De Pere
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving De Pere and Partly Sunny near Lake Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Lake Geneva?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Belgium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from De Pere and 81.4 miles from Lake Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around De Pere and Partly Sunny near Lake Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Belgium

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

30 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

56 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

62 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Lake Geneva. Straight-line distance: 129.67 mi (208.69 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Lake Geneva

#2 Lake Geneva

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population8,096
Coordinates42.5916800, -88.4334300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Lake Geneva (-88.43343, 42.59168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between De Pere and Lake Geneva. The current time is 04:00:22.

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.