How far is De Pere, WI from Merton, WI?

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Merton, WI is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.88 mi
02h 16m
Flight
90.81 mi
146.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.81 mi
Kilometers
146.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.88 mi
Kilometers
186.49 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Merton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Pere
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Eldorado
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From De Pere
57.9 mi
01h 08m
To Merton
58 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Merton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Merton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    140 m · 8 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    105 m · 7 sec · West Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    892 ft · 18 sec · West Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appleton

    7 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Appleton

    3022 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford

    145 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 60 East

    2321 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 60 East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    5 mi · 7 min · Lovers Lane

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    159 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lovers Lane

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lovers Lane

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 164

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 164

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 164

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 164

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Plainview Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Plainview Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Oak Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Oak Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway VV

    791 ft · 16 sec · County Highway VV

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2615 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
99 mi · 85%
Lovers Lane
9.07 mi · 8%
State Highway 164
2.08 mi · 2%
Plainview Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Main Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
Center Oak Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left

98.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado
01h 08m from De Pere
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving De Pere and Mostly Sunny near Merton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Merton?

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from De Pere and 58 miles from Merton.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around De Pere and Mostly Sunny near Merton.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

16 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

22 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

23 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Merton. Straight-line distance: 90.81 mi (146.14 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Merton

Village in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,649
Coordinates43.1466700, -88.3067600
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Merton (-88.30676, 43.14667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.48 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.96 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between De Pere and Merton. The current time is 01:34:30.

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.