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

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Rhinelander, WI is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.13 mi
03h 06m
Flight
105.3 mi
169.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.3 mi
Kilometers
169.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.13 mi
Kilometers
223.91 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhinelander
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Rhinelander
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Wittenberg
WI

Village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States

From De Pere
69.5 mi
01h 33m
To Rhinelander
69.7 mi
01h 33m

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
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    23.3 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    536 ft · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clermont Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Century Avenue

    1337 ft · 25 sec · Century Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Neva Road

    30.1 mi · 44 min · Neva Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Highway G

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway G

  22. 22

    Continue on South Oneida Avenue

    1278 ft · 29 sec · South Oneida Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East King Street

    1153 ft · 30 sec · East King Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
62.1 mi · 45%
Neva Road
30.1 mi · 22%
US 45 North
23.6 mi · 17%
West Main Avenue
5.07 mi · 4%
Clermont Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Main Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Continue straight

36.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wittenberg
01h 33m from De Pere
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving De Pere and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhinelander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Wittenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from De Pere and 69.7 miles from Rhinelander.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around De Pere and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhinelander.

Stop Ideas Near Wittenberg

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

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

BUS

Wittenberg, WI

505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Wausau, WI

39 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

41 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Shawano, WI

45 mi away
N4543 State Highway 22

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Rhinelander. Straight-line distance: 105.3 mi (169.47 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Rhinelander

#2 Rhinelander

City in and county seat of Oneida County, Wisconsin

Population7,637
Coordinates45.6366200, -89.4120800
Altitude472
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Rhinelander (-89.41208, 45.63662)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.58 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.03
9.82 gal · 37.16 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.52 $37.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.88 $41.76
Premium $4.65 $22.85 $45.70
Diesel $5.30 $26.04 $52.09

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 Rhinelander. The current time is 08:38:19.

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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.