How far is Elm Grove, WI from De Pere, WI?

The driving distance from Elm Grove, WI to De Pere, WI is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
117.16 mi
02h 04m
Flight
97.14 mi
156.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.14 mi
Kilometers
156.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.16 mi
Kilometers
188.55 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Sat, May 2, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in Elm Grove
Sat, May 2, 4:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elm Grove
2026-05-02T12:46
Arrive De Pere
Sat, May 2, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elm Grove
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
North Fond du Lac
WI

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Elm Grove
62.6 mi
01h 02m
To De Pere
54.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elm Grove and De Pere.

  1. 1

    Start on Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Watertown Plank Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 124th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 124th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Burleigh Street

    2404 ft · 1 min · West Burleigh Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton

    1792 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Zoo Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    103.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH G

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    111 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    87 m · 6 sec · West Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · West Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Reid Street

    1689 ft · 45 sec · Reid Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    63 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2131 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    145 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
104 mi · 89%
Zoo Freeway
15.8 mi · 14%
North 124th Street
2 mi · 2%
West Main Avenue
0.8 mi · 1%
Watertown Plank Road
0.67 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Fond du Lac
01h 02m from Elm Grove
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Elm Grove and Mostly Sunny near De Pere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elm Grove to De Pere?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

North Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Elm Grove and 54.6 miles from De Pere.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Elm Grove and Mostly Sunny near De Pere.

Stop Ideas Near North Fond du Lac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Fond du Lac, 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 North Fond du Lac.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

7 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

24 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

27 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elm Grove and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 97.14 mi (156.33 km).

Elm Grove

#1 Elm Grove

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,137
Coordinates43.0430700, -88.0789800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Watertown Plank Road (-88.078979, 43.043069)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Elm Grove and De Pere. The current time is 12:46:40.

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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.