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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Broadway
140 m · 8 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
23.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
536 ft · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Clermont Street
2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street
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Turn right onto Century Avenue
1337 ft · 25 sec · Century Avenue
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Turn left onto Neva Road
30.1 mi · 44 min · Neva Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto County Highway G
1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway G
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Continue on South Oneida Avenue
1278 ft · 29 sec · South Oneida Avenue
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Turn left onto East King Street
1153 ft · 30 sec · East King Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wittenberg.
Wittenberg, WI
Wausau, WI
Wausau, Wisconsin
Shawano, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Rhinelander. Straight-line distance: 105.3 mi (169.47 km).
#1 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rhinelander
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,637 |
| Coordinates | 45.6366200, -89.4120800 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rhinelander (-89.41208, 45.63662)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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