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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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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.
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Start on South Broadway
1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right
2220 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
107.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 120
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120
68 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 West, WI 120 South, CTH H South: Lake Geneva
1631 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
2400 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belgium.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
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).
#1 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Geneva
Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,096 |
| Coordinates | 42.5916800, -88.4334300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Geneva (-88.43343, 42.59168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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