Origin
De Pere, WI
Late night in De Pere on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Pere, WI to Merton, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
115.9 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
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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Merton, WI
Stefan Coders
Trip Overview
De Pere to Merton is 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m via I 41 and State Highway 164, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for a quick and efficient drive. With a duration under three hours and a modest fuel cost, this is a very manageable same-day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from De Pere, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 98.5 mi | 1h 45m |
| Lovers Lane | 9 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 164 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Plainview Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Main Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Center Oak Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 60 East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Merton, WI.
1
Start on WI 57
460 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Enter roundabout onto WI 32
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Avenue
3
Continue on WI 32
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Avenue
5
Continue on West Main Avenue
345 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Avenue
7
Continue on West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Avenue
8
Enter roundabout
23 ft
·
0 sec
Toward Appleton
9
Continue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Appleton
10
Merge onto I 41; US 41
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
474 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 64A-B
Toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto WI 60
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Highway 60 East
13
Turn left onto WI 164
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lovers Lane
14
Enter roundabout
119 ft
·
2 sec
15
Continue
521 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto WI 164
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lovers Lane
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 164
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 164
18
Continue on WI 164
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 164
19
Turn right onto Plainview Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Plainview Road
20
Turn left onto Center Oak Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Oak Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto CTH VV
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
County Highway VV
22
Continue on CTH VV
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
CTH VV
Trip Plan
Since this trip takes just over two hours, you can easily complete it in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination or upon arrival. The longest stretch without a major change is 98.5 miles on I 41, so plan your last fuel stop before this segment to be safe. With a low estimated fuel cost of $18, you won't need to worry excessively about refueling, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge, especially before heading onto the non-highway portions in the latter half of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Merton, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving De Pere, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from De Pere, WI
This is one driving day of about 115.9 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from De Pere, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from De Pere, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 100.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 32 / Main Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 32 / Main Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Main Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout toward Appleton
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Appleton
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
100.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64A-B
Toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.12 one way
$36.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.89 | $39.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.30 | $44.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.59 | $51.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.17 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.23 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Merton, WI
Late night in Merton on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
16 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
2h 16m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 87% of the 115.9 miles on major roads like I 41. You'll experience a long stretch of 98.5 miles on I 41 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to see frequent exits and merges during the highway portion, and a more local feel as you transition onto Lovers Lane and State Highway 164 for the final segment into Merton.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Lovers Lane. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Main Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from De Pere, WI to Merton, WI is easy. At 2h 16m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 32 / Main Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Main Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,141 ft
610 ft
Total Climb
811 ft
Total Descent
449 ft
Highest Point
1,141 ft
~107.6 mi in
Elevation Range
531 ft
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 Merton, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
100.8 mi in
|
~1h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 115.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 32 / Main Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Main Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Merton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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