How far is Lake Geneva, WI from De Pere, WI?
The driving distance from Lake Geneva, WI to De Pere, WI is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Geneva and De Pere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Geneva and De Pere.
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Start on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 50
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
3 m · 1 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 120
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Take the ramp right
1666 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.5 mi · 34 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive
1557 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
2247 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on North Broadway
1.6 km · 1 min · North Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Geneva and De Pere.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Geneva and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near De Pere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Geneva to De Pere?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Belgium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Lake Geneva and 87.1 miles from De Pere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Geneva and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near De Pere.
Stop Ideas Near Belgium
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belgium.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Geneva and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 129.67 mi (208.69 km).
#1 Lake Geneva
Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,096 |
| Coordinates | 42.5916800, -88.4334300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Pere
City in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.4488800, -88.0603800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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