How far is Rhinelander, WI from De Pere, WI?
The driving distance from Rhinelander, WI to De Pere, WI is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 27m.
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 Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhinelander and De Pere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhinelander and De Pere.
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Start on West King Street
1153 ft · 30 sec · West King Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Oneida Avenue
1278 ft · 29 sec · South Oneida Avenue
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Continue on County Highway G
1.3 km · 2 min · County Highway G
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Turn left onto US Highway 8
12.6 mi · 18 min · US Highway 8
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, WI 47 South
47 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
30.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Century Avenue
1337 ft · 28 sec · Century Avenue
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Turn left onto Clermont Street
2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 10th Avenue
152 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Superior Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Superior Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
38.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH G
2160 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH G
86 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
889 ft · 18 sec · West Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
102 m · 7 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 Rhinelander 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.
Longest stretch
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38.2 mi · 00h 44m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander to De Pere?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Wittenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Rhinelander and 70 miles from De Pere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhinelander and Partly Sunny near De Pere.
Stop Ideas Near Wittenberg
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 Wittenberg.
Wittenberg, WI
Wausau, WI
Wausau, Wisconsin
Shawano, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhinelander and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 105.3 mi (169.47 km).
#1 Rhinelander
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,637 |
| Coordinates | 45.6366200, -89.4120800 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 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 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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