How far is South Milwaukee, WI from De Pere, WI?

The driving distance from South Milwaukee, WI to De Pere, WI is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
125.81 mi
02h 00m
Flight
106.75 mi
171.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.75 mi
Kilometers
171.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.81 mi
Kilometers
202.47 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Sat, Apr 18, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in South Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Milwaukee
2026-04-18T19:43
Arrive De Pere
Sat, Apr 18, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Milwaukee
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
WI

City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From South Milwaukee
62.8 mi
01h 00m
To De Pere
62.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Milwaukee and De Pere.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Chicago Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Chicago Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East College Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    55 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East-West Freeway

    1982 ft · 34 sec · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1557 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2247 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Milwaukee 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
108 mi · 85%
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.14 mi · 3%
WI 172 West
3.86 mi · 3%
Lake Freeway
2.28 mi · 2%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
1.22 mi · 1%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheboygan
01h 00m from South Milwaukee
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Milwaukee and Rain near De Pere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Milwaukee to De Pere?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from South Milwaukee and 62.9 miles from De Pere.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Milwaukee and Rain near De Pere.

Stop Ideas Near Sheboygan

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

36 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

72 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Milwaukee and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 106.75 mi (171.8 km).

South Milwaukee

#1 South Milwaukee

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population20,673
Coordinates42.9105700, -87.8606400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Avenue (-87.860719, 42.910573)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.49
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.74 $33.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.88 $37.77
Premium $4.65 $20.66 $41.33
Diesel $5.30 $23.55 $47.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Milwaukee and De Pere. The current time is 19:43:15.

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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.