Origin
De Pere, WI
Late night in De Pere on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Pere, WI to Algoma, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Pere, WI
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Algoma, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from De Pere to Algoma, you are looking at a straightforward 36.8-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a weekend getaway or a spontaneous change of scenery. You will travel entirely within the Midwest, transitioning between two Wisconsin locations. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed by a long time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 54 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| University Avenue | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Algoma Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Riverside Drive | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Monroe Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Center Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 54
— 13.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Algoma, WI.
1
Start on WI 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
2
Continue on WI 57
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Riverside Drive
3
Continue on WI 57
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Monroe Avenue
4
Continue on WI 54; WI 57
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
University Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward WI 54, CTH I: Algoma
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
7
Turn straight onto WI 54
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Algoma Road
8
Continue on WI 54
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 54
9
Continue on WI 54
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Drive
10
Continue on WI 54
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 54
11
Continue on WI 54
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on WI 54
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 54
13
Continue on WI 54
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto WI 42
350 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lake Street
16
Continue on Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lake Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Steele Street
189 ft
·
11 sec
·
Steele Street
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from De Pere, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 12.6 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward WI 54, CTH I: Algoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 54, CTH I: Algoma
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
36.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
WI 42 / Lake Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 42 / Lake Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Lake Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Lake Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Steele Street
At end of road, turn right onto Steele Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Algoma, WI
Late night in Algoma on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive offers a varied experience behind the wheel, balancing local transit with faster stretches. You will navigate using a combination of University Avenue, Algoma Road, and State Highway 54. Roughly 37% of the journey consists of highway driving, providing a solid mix of pace for the 54-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 13.5-mile stretch on State Highway 54, which allows for a consistent rhythm before the route shifts. You can expect the character of the road to change as you transition from the local streets into the more open highway portions of the commute.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on State Highway 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 36.3 miles (WI 42 / Lake Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from De Pere, WI to Algoma, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth I: Algoma along the way.
Cth I: Algoma
12.6 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on State Highway 54. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 36.3 miles (WI 42 / Lake Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Algoma, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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