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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in the south-western Netherlands
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on South Broadway
1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right
2220 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
113.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
1588 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loomis Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
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Continue on West Loomis Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · West Loomis Road
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Continue on State Highway 36
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South River Street
16 m · 2 sec · South River Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oostburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 116.73 mi (187.86 km).
#1 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 42.7630700, -88.2142600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-88.21426, 42.76307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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