How far is Oak Creek, WI from De Pere, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to De Pere, WI is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.06 mi
02h 02m
Flight
108.44 mi
174.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.44 mi
Kilometers
174.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.06 mi
Kilometers
212.53 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Sat, May 30, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Sat, May 30, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-05-30T18:33
Arrive De Pere
Sat, May 30, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Creek
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
Sheboygan Falls
WI

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Oak Creek
63.6 mi
01h 01m
To De Pere
68.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and De Pere.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    2648 ft · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Nicholson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Nicholson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lake Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East-West Freeway

    1982 ft · 34 sec · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 North: Green Bay

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive

    1557 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2247 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
108 mi · 81%
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.14 mi · 3%
WI 172 West
3.86 mi · 3%
Nicholson Avenue
2.52 mi · 2%
Lake Freeway
2.28 mi · 2%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheboygan Falls
01h 01m from Oak Creek
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near De Pere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to De Pere?

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Sheboygan Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Oak Creek and 68.4 miles from De Pere.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near De Pere.

Stop Ideas Near Sheboygan Falls

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

9 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

65 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 108.44 mi (174.52 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and De Pere. The current time is 18:33:43.

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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.