How far is De Pere, WI from Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.34 mi
02h 18m
Flight
86.82 mi
139.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.82 mi
Kilometers
139.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.34 mi
Kilometers
172.74 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wisconsin Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-19T00:20
Arrive Wisconsin Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From De Pere
53.6 mi
01h 09m
To Wisconsin Rapids
53.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Wisconsin Rapids.

  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

    28.5 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441: Stevens Point, Tri-County Expressway

    863 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West: Stevens Point

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    13 mi · 15 min · US Highway 10

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    35.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH B West: Plover, Amherst

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road B

    8.8 mi · 15 min · County Road B

  17. 17

    Continue on Plover Road

    16.9 mi · 24 min · Plover Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    74 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Baker Drive

    1411 ft · 54 sec · Baker Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 16th Street North

    2103 ft · 1 min · 16th Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Peach Street

    2653 ft · 2 min · Peach Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 8th Street South

    1402 ft · 36 sec · 8th Street South

  23. 23

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    5 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
48.2 mi · 45%
Appleton
29 mi · 27%
Plover Road
16.9 mi · 16%
County Road B
8.75 mi · 8%
Main Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
US 10 West
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

35.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
86.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 09m from De Pere
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow leaving De Pere and Mostly Sunny near Wisconsin Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Wisconsin Rapids?

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from De Pere and 53.7 miles from Wisconsin Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around De Pere and Mostly Sunny near Wisconsin Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Wisconsin Rapids. Straight-line distance: 86.82 mi (139.73 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Wisconsin Rapids

#2 Wisconsin Rapids

Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin

Population17,555
Coordinates44.3835763, -89.8173466
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Wisconsin Rapids (-89.817347, 44.383576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 Wisconsin Rapids. The current time is 00:20:21.

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.