How far is Madison, WI from De Pere, WI?
The driving distance from Madison, WI to De Pere, WI is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and De Pere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and De Pere.
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Start on University Avenue
97 m · 18 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Brooks Street
132 m · 26 sec · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto West Johnson Street
2.2 mi · 7 min · West Johnson Street
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Turn right onto North Baldwin Street
1058 ft · 40 sec · North Baldwin Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
55.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · East Washington Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
49 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH G
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
87 m · 6 sec · West Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Avenue
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Continue on Reid Street
1689 ft · 45 sec · Reid Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
63 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Keep slight right
2131 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
82 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
145 m · 8 sec
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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 Madison and De Pere.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Washington Avenue
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
55.2 mi · 01h 07m
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 Madison and Partly Sunny near De Pere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to De Pere?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Madison and 73.4 miles from De Pere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Partly Sunny near De Pere.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
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 Rosendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 116.25 mi (187.08 km).
#1 Madison
City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
| Population | 6,667 |
| Coordinates | 43.0730500, -89.4012300 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.04 | $52.09 |
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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