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

The driving distance from Onalaska, WI to De Pere, WI is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.8 mi
03h 27m
Flight
162.1 mi
260.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.1 mi
Kilometers
260.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.8 mi
Kilometers
323.15 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Onalaska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onalaska
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive De Pere
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onalaska
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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Onalaska
98.8 mi
01h 43m
To De Pere
102 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Onalaska and De Pere.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  8. 8

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  11. 11

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  20. 20

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

    80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  25. 25

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  27. 27

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    46.3 mi · 50 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH G

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    111 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    87 m · 6 sec · West Main Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · West Main Avenue

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Reid Street

    1689 ft · 45 sec · Reid Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    63 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    2131 ft · 49 sec

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout

    145 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Onalaska 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
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
46.3 mi · 23%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 8%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 5%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

65.8 mi · 01h 11m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
01h 43m from Onalaska
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Onalaska 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 Onalaska to De Pere?

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Onalaska and 102 miles from De Pere.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onalaska and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 162.1 mi (260.87 km).

Onalaska

#1 Onalaska

Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population5,766
Coordinates43.8844100, -91.2351400
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue North (-91.235107, 43.884418)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.82 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
14.18 gal · 53.64 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.15 $60.31
Premium $4.65 $33.00 $65.99
Diesel $5.30 $37.61 $75.21

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 Onalaska and De Pere. The current time is 22:37:22.

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.