How far is De Pere, WI from Mount Horeb, WI?

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Mount Horeb, WI is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Road
157.76 mi
03h 12m
Flight
130.08 mi
209.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.08 mi
Kilometers
209.34 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.76 mi
Kilometers
253.89 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Horeb
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Mount Horeb
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 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
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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
Waupun
WI

City in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin, United States of America

From De Pere
78.8 mi
01h 36m
To Mount Horeb
78.9 mi
01h 36m

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
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between De Pere and Mount Horeb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Mount Horeb.

  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

    49 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    50.6 mi · 57 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee

    2195 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH ID, US 18 Business, US 151 Business: Mount Horeb

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    855 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    35 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    1999 ft · 40 sec · US 18/151 Business

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 18/151 Business

    22 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    831 ft · 17 sec · US 18/151 Business

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    2099 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    2231 ft · 45 sec · Springdale Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    1037 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street

  36. 36

    Continue on East Main Street

    1177 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
28
4 merges, 24 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
71.4 mi · 45%
Appleton
49.6 mi · 31%
US 18 West
16.1 mi · 10%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 5%
I 39
3.79 mi · 2%
I 39 South
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Merge slight left

50.6 mi · 00h 57m

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 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waupun
01h 36m from De Pere
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving De Pere and Partly Sunny near Mount Horeb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Mount Horeb?

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 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?

Waupun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from De Pere and 78.9 miles from Mount Horeb.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around De Pere and Partly Sunny near Mount Horeb.

Stop Ideas Near Waupun

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

1 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

21 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Mount Horeb. Straight-line distance: 130.08 mi (209.34 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Mount Horeb

#2 Mount Horeb

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population7,563
Coordinates43.0086100, -89.7384600
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Mount Horeb (-89.73846, 43.00861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.07 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.14 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 Mount Horeb. The current time is 01:15:12.

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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.