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

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Waterford, WI is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
141.87 mi
02h 50m
Flight
116.73 mi
187.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.73 mi
Kilometers
187.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.87 mi
Kilometers
228.32 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Waterford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Oostburg
WI

Town in the south-western Netherlands

From De Pere
71 mi
01h 25m
To Waterford
71 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2220 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road

    1588 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Loomis Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West Loomis Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 36

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South River Street

    16 m · 2 sec · South River Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
114 mi · 80%
West Loomis Road
12.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 5%
Riverside Drive
4.16 mi · 3%
I 41
2.28 mi · 2%
South Broadway
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 07m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oostburg
01h 25m from De Pere
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving De Pere and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Oostburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from De Pere and 71 miles from Waterford.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around De Pere and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterford.

Stop Ideas Near Oostburg

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

16 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

51 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

55 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

66 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 116.73 mi (187.86 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Waterford

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,497
Coordinates42.7630700, -88.2142600
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Waterford (-88.21426, 42.76307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.95 L · about $18.89
Round trip
$37.79
10.02 gal · 37.9 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.89 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.31 $42.62
Premium $4.65 $23.32 $46.63
Diesel $5.30 $26.57 $53.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between De Pere and Waterford. The current time is 22:31:44.

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.