Origin
Kimberly, WI
Afternoon in Kimberly on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kimberly, WI to De Pere, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kimberly, WI
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De Pere, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Kimberly and De Pere, you can expect a straightforward drive covering 20.8 miles. The journey typically takes about 27 minutes, making it an ideal excursion to complete in a single day. You will primarily navigate via I-41, West Main Avenue, and County Road N, with highway driving accounting for 78% of the route. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this modest distance. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing, serving as a practical connection for those traveling across Wisconsin.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 15.7 mi | 16m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road N | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Kimberly Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Freedom Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| WI 32 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Reid Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 15.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly, WI and De Pere, WI.
1
Start on West Kimberly Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kimberly Avenue
2
Turn left onto CTH N
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Washington Street
3
Continue on CTH N
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road N
4
At end of road, turn right onto CTH OO; CTH N
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West North Avenue
5
Turn left onto CTH N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Freedom Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 41 North: Green Bay
7
Merge onto I 41; US 41
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 163A
Toward CTH G
9
Keep slight right at fork
363 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn right onto West Main Avenue
284 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Avenue
12
Continue on West Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Avenue
13
Continue on WI 32
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Reid Street
14
Turn left onto WI 32
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
3rd Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
WI 32
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 57
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
WI 57
17
Continue on WI 57
475 ft
·
8 sec
·
WI 57
18
Arrive at destination
WI 57
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CTH OO; CTH N / West North Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CTH OO; CTH N / West North Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
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 / slight right lanes.
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CTH G
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 163A
Toward CTH G
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Main Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
De Pere, WI
Afternoon in De Pere on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
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
27m 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 highway-focused experience as you spend the vast majority of your time behind the wheel at cruising speeds. The stretch is dominated by a significant 15.7-mile run on I-41, which provides the most consistent pace for your journey. While the interstate portion offers a fast-moving environment, you will transition into local roads like West Main Avenue and County Road N to reach your final destination. This combination creates a drive that shifts from the steady rhythm of an interstate to the more localized feel of regional roads. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding terrain.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and West Main Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CTH OO; CTH N / West North Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CTH OO; CTH N / West North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Kimberly, WI to De Pere, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth G along the way.
Cth G
18.8 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at De Pere, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.8 miles (CTH OO; CTH N / West North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at De Pere, 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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