How far is Hudson, WI from De Pere, WI?

The driving distance from Hudson, WI to De Pere, WI is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.53 mi
03h 48m
Flight
233.41 mi
375.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.41 mi
Kilometers
375.64 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.53 mi
Kilometers
414.45 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive De Pere
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Abbotsford
WI

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Hudson
128.4 mi
01h 54m
To De Pere
129.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and De Pere.

  1. 1

    Start on Second Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 29, WI 40: Chippewa Falls, Wausau

    1455 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    61 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH G

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH G

    86 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · West Main Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    889 ft · 18 sec · West Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    102 m · 7 sec · West Main Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · West Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Reid Street

    1689 ft · 45 sec · Reid Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    63 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2131 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    145 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
105 mi · 41%
WI 29 East
87.2 mi · 34%
Eau Claire
51.9 mi · 20%
I 41 South
6.01 mi · 2%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
West Main Avenue
1.06 mi
Longest Stretch

US 12

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 59m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbotsford
01h 54m from Hudson
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near De Pere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson to De Pere?

The road trip is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Abbotsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Hudson and 129.2 miles from De Pere.

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

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near De Pere.

Stop Ideas Near Abbotsford

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

2 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

49 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

52 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

54 mi away
555 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 233.41 mi (375.64 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in and county seat of St.

Population8,813
Coordinates44.9746900, -92.7568700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Second Street (-92.75692, 44.974687)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.4 L · about $34.28
Round trip
$68.56
18.18 gal · 68.8 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.28 $68.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.66 $77.32
Premium $4.65 $42.30 $84.61
Diesel $5.30 $48.21 $96.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and De Pere. The current time is 20:27:04.

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.