How far is De Pere, WI from West Salem, WI?

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to West Salem, WI is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
188.51 mi
04h 02m
Flight
154.44 mi
248.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.44 mi
Kilometers
248.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.51 mi
Kilometers
303.37 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Salem
Thu, Apr 30, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Thu, Apr 30, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-29T21:35
Arrive West Salem
Thu, Apr 30, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 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
Montello
WI

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin

From De Pere
94.1 mi
02h 01m
To West Salem
94.4 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and West Salem.

  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

    46.4 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  15. 15

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  24. 24

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  29. 29

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: West Salem

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 6 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Neshonoc Road

    53 m · 10 sec · Neshonoc Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto City Loop

    814 ft · 27 sec · City Loop

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    1027 ft · 30 sec · East Jefferson Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South Leonard Street

    1741 ft · 48 sec · South Leonard Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Leonard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 28%
Appleton
47 mi · 25%
I 90 West
33.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left

46.4 mi · 00h 50m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
154.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montello
02h 01m from De Pere
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving De Pere and Chance Rain Showers near West Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Pere to West Salem?

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Montello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from De Pere and 94.4 miles from West Salem.

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

The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around De Pere and Chance Rain Showers near West Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Montello

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

30 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

41 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Waupun, WI

51 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and West Salem. Straight-line distance: 154.44 mi (248.54 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Salem

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,013
Coordinates43.8991300, -91.0812500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: West Salem (-91.08125, 43.89913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.18 L · about $25.08
Round trip
$50.15
13.3 gal · 50.36 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.08 $50.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $4.65 $30.95 $61.90
Diesel $5.30 $35.27 $70.54

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between De Pere and West Salem. The current time is 21:35:07.

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.