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Trip from De Pere, WI to Monona, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

131.3 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States

De Pere, WI

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city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Monona, WI

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Trip Overview

Traveling from De Pere to Monona is a straightforward 131.3-mile trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your Wisconsin travel plans. The drive stays entirely within the Midwest, moving you through the heart of the state. By relying on a mix of I-41, State Highway 26, and US 151, you get a direct path that prioritizes efficiency. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable and predictable travel experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.7 miles from De Pere, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 151 52.4 mi 1h
I 41 49 mi 52m
State Highway 26 20.4 mi 28m
North Stoughton Road 3.9 mi 5m
Main Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
North Main Street 1 mi 2m
Pflaum Road 0.9 mi 2m
Nichols Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 151 — 52.4 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Monona, 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

49 mi · 52 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 113 Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto WI 26; CTH N

11 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
13

Continue on WI 26

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
14

Continue on WI 26

9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
15

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
16

Merge onto US 151; WI 26

52 mi · 1 hr · US 151; WI 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 27 sec
18

Turn left onto US 51

3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stoughton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Pflaum Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pflaum Road
20

Continue on Nichols Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Nichols Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

Nichols Road

Trip Plan

Since the total duration is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic spikes. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 131.3-mile distance, which helps keep you alert behind the wheel. Given the $20 fuel estimate, it is wise to check your levels before leaving De Pere so you don't have to worry about refueling during the longer stretches of US 151. Use the 52.4-mile segment on US 151 as your primary window for steady cruising, but keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the three primary highways. Embracing the highway-heavy nature of this route allows you to reach your destination in Monona with time to spare for your afternoon plans.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 29 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.7 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monona, 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 131.3 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from De Pere, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 151 for about 52.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Waupun, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waupun, WI

66 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

Menasha, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waupun, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.7 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Pere, Wisconsin

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Pere, Wisconsin

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro - Kimberly

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kimberly, Wisconsin

1.8 mi

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Allouez, Wisconsin

2.5 mi

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro - Kimberly

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.8

Kimberly, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204233078

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

Tazza Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+19205932300

Visit website

Badger Sports Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 18.8

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19208306900

Visit website

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.1

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 51.3 — 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
51.3 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

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 113 Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.53 one way

$41.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.54 $45.08
premium $4.89 $25.27 $50.53
diesel $5.61 $28.99 $57.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.4 0 $13.79 $6.30
Efficient EV 32.8 0 $11.49 $5.25
EV Truck/SUV 52.5 0 $18.38 $8.40

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

De Pere, WI

Late night in De Pere on Sunday

Local time

3:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monona, WI

Late night in Monona on Sunday

Local time

3:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 40m 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?

Expect a highly efficient transit, as 93% of this route is comprised of highway driving. You will spend much of your time on major corridors, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being a 52.4-mile segment on US 151. While the interstate portions provide a consistent pace, the transitions between I-41, State Highway 26, and US 151 keep the navigation active. The personality of this drive is undeniably utilitarian, designed to get you from De Pere to Monona with minimal fuss. Because this is a highway-focused journey, you should prepare for steady speeds and a focus on road connectivity rather than winding backroads.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.4 mi on US 151.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 151 and I 41. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Main Avenue.

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 2h 40m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

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 Monona, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth N: Rosendale along the way.

Cth N: Rosendale

51.3 mi in | ~58m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 131.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.4 miles on US 151. 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 Monona, 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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