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Pewaukee, WI
Late night in Pewaukee on Tuesday
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4:23 AM
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Current temp
43°F
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Trip from Pewaukee, WI to De Pere, 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 22m
Distance
120.2 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pewaukee, WI
Tom Fisk
De Pere, WI
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Trip Overview
This 120.3-mile drive from Pewaukee, WI, to De Pere, WI, is a manageable 1-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest. The route relies on local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and 0% highway share. You'll navigate through familiar Wisconsin landscapes on this straightforward journey. Given its short duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.1 miles from Pewaukee, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 98.3 mi | 1h 45m |
| Lovers Lane | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 164 | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Ryan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Wisconsin Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lisbon Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lynndale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 98.3 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pewaukee, WI and De Pere, WI.
1
Start on Prospect Avenue
116 ft
·
8 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on West Wisconsin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Wisconsin Avenue
4
Turn right onto CTH KF
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ryan Street
5
Continue on CTH KF
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
6
Turn right onto CTH JK
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynndale Road
7
Turn right onto CTH K
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Road
8
Turn slight left
524 ft
·
22 sec
9
Turn left onto WI 164
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 164
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 164
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lovers Lane
11
Continue on WI 164
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lovers Lane
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 164
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lovers Lane
13
Continue on WI 164
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lovers Lane
14
Turn right onto WI 60
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 60 East
15
Continue on WI 60
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 60 East
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond du Lac
17
Merge onto I 41; US 41
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 163A
Toward CTH G
19
Keep slight right at fork
363 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn right onto West Main Avenue
284 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Avenue
22
Continue on West Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Avenue
23
Continue on WI 32
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Reid Street
24
Turn left onto WI 32
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
3rd Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
WI 32
26
Enter roundabout onto WI 57
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
WI 57
27
Continue on WI 57
475 ft
·
8 sec
·
WI 57
28
Arrive at destination
WI 57
Trip Plan
Since this drive is just under two hours and covers only 120.3 miles, it's ideal for a spontaneous day trip. You won't need to worry about splitting the journey or finding extensive rest stops. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, making it an affordable option. Leaving Pewaukee in the late morning should allow you to avoid peak rush hour traffic and arrive in De Pere with plenty of daylight. Keep an eye on Main Street, West Wisconsin Avenue, and Ryan Street as these are the primary roads you'll be following; be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments.
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 60.1 miles from Pewaukee, WI, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.3 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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 15m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Pere, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pewaukee, 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 Pewaukee, WI
This is one driving day of about 120.2 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Pewaukee, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 98.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Pewaukee, 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 98.3 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 118.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WI 164 / Lovers Lane
Enter roundabout onto WI 164 / Lovers Lane
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
5
118.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward CTH G
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 163A
Toward CTH G
5
118.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.79 one way
$37.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.62 | $5.77 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.52 | $4.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.83 | $7.69 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
De Pere, WI
Late night in De Pere on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 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 22m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 120.3-mile journey, as there's no highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the full 1 hour and 56 minutes. This means you'll be interacting with traffic lights and intersections frequently, so keep your attention on the road. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't applicable here due to the nature of the route, so plan for consistent engagement with your surroundings as you make your way from Pewaukee to De Pere.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.3 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Lovers Lane. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 120.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (WI 164 / Lovers Lane): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.9 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Pewaukee, WI and De Pere, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Appleton.
Fond Du Lac
19.4 mi in
|
~30m
Appleton
19.9 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 41; US 41
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 120.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.3 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (WI 164 / Lovers Lane): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.9 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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