How far is Green Bay, WI from Frederic, WI?

The driving distance from Green Bay, WI to Frederic, WI is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
274.65 mi
05h 33m
Flight
230.76 mi
371.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.76 mi
Kilometers
371.37 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.65 mi
Kilometers
442.01 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederic
Mon, Nov 2, 3:44 AM CST
Return by in Green Bay
Mon, Nov 2, 9:17 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Bay
2026-11-01T22:11
Arrive Frederic
Mon, Nov 2, 3:44 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:54 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Bay
9:00 PM CST
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
Owen
WI

City in Clark County, Wisconsin

From Green Bay
137.1 mi
02h 46m
To Frederic
137.6 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green Bay and Frederic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Bay and Frederic.

  1. 1

    Start on Dousman Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Dousman Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Dousman Street

    105 m · 25 sec · Dousman Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1167 ft · 36 sec · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1418 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Shawano Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Shawano Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue

    60 m · 11 sec · Shawano Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue

    1285 ft · 28 sec · Shawano Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue

    46 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue

    566 ft · 10 sec · Shawano Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Shawano Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue

    683 ft · 11 sec · Shawano Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue

    2261 ft · 38 sec · Shawano Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2456 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North: Superior

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    48.1 mi · 52 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland

    1912 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Knapp Street

    73 m · 4 sec · West Knapp Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    153 m · 10 sec · West Knapp Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Knapp Street

    41 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    129 m · 8 sec · West Knapp Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street

    39 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    139 m · 9 sec · West Knapp Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Knapp Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Elm Street

    2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  33. 33

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    726 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 48

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 48

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 300th Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · 300th Avenue

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Wisconsin Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Oak Street West

    76 m · 8 sec · Oak Street West

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Bay and Frederic.

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
40 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
2 merges, 20 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shawano Avenue
93.6 mi · 34%
WI 29 West
89.3 mi · 33%
US 53 North
48.8 mi · 18%
300th Avenue
14.2 mi · 5%
22 1/2 Avenue
7.95 mi · 3%
State Highway 48
7.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

89.3 mi · 01h 43m

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
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
230.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owen
02h 46m from Green Bay
Leave By
5:54 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Green Bay and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Frederic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green Bay to Frederic?

The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Owen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Green Bay and 137.6 miles from Frederic.

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

The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.60 one way or $83.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Bay and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Frederic.

Stop Ideas Near Owen

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

20 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

29 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

68 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

72 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Bay and Frederic. Straight-line distance: 230.76 mi (371.37 km).

Green Bay

#1 Green Bay

City in and county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin

Population2,189
Coordinates44.5191600, -88.0198300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
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#2 Frederic

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,080
Coordinates45.6591200, -92.4671400
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Bay (-88.01983, 44.51916)
End: Frederic (-92.46714, 45.65912)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.69 L · about $41.60
Round trip
$83.20
19.38 gal · 73.38 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $41.60 $83.20
Mid-grade $4.90 $47.49 $94.98
Premium $5.47 $53.02 $106.05
Diesel $6.33 $61.33 $122.66

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Bay and Frederic. The current time is 22:11:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.