How far is Waunakee, WI from De Pere, WI?
The driving distance from Waunakee, WI to De Pere, WI is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waunakee and De Pere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waunakee and De Pere.
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Start on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto US 151 North: Columbus
1175 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
49 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH G
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
87 m · 6 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 Waunakee and De Pere.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Appleton
Merge slight left onto Appleton
49 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Waunakee 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 Waunakee to De Pere?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 65.4 miles from Waunakee and 69.6 miles from De Pere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waunakee and Sunny near De Pere.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
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 Rosendale.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waunakee and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 111.26 mi (179.06 km).
#1 Waunakee
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 14,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.1919400, -89.4556700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
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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