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

The driving distance from McFarland, WI to De Pere, WI is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
135.32 mi
02h 13m
Flight
116.69 mi
187.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.69 mi
Kilometers
187.79 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.32 mi
Kilometers
217.77 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Tue, May 5, 6:34 PM CDT
Return by in McFarland
Tue, May 5, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McFarland
2026-05-05T16:20
Arrive De Pere
Tue, May 5, 6:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McFarland
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
Rosendale
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From McFarland
67.6 mi
01h 06m
To De Pere
67.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Exchange Street

    3 m · 8 sec · Exchange Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farwell Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 51

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 51

  4. 4

    Continue on South Stoughton Road

    1831 ft · 37 sec · South Stoughton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Beltline Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    49 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH G

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    111 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    87 m · 6 sec · West Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · West Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Reid Street

    1689 ft · 45 sec · Reid Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    63 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    2131 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    145 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 151 North
50.6 mi · 37%
Appleton
49 mi · 36%
State Highway 26
21 mi · 16%
I 39 North
5.9 mi · 4%
US Highway 51
1.91 mi · 1%
South Beltline Highway
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 151 North

Merge slight left

50 mi · 00h 56m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 06m from McFarland
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McFarland 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 McFarland to De Pere?

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 67.6 miles from McFarland and 67.7 miles from De Pere.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around McFarland and Partly Sunny near De Pere.

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

19 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

20 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

26 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

26 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 116.69 mi (187.79 km).

McFarland

#1 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Farwell Street (-89.289855, 43.012543)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.07 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.54 gal · 36.14 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.29 $40.57
Premium $4.65 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.30 $25.30 $50.60

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between McFarland and De Pere. The current time is 16:20:33.

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.