Origin
Sheboygan, WI
Night in Sheboygan on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheboygan, 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
1h 13m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheboygan, WI
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De Pere, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip between Sheboygan and De Pere, you are looking at a straightforward 62.5-mile journey through the Wisconsin Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is highly economical and requires no overnight stops to manage fatigue. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a predictable pace for your travel plans. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this drive offers a reliable connection between these two Midwestern cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 51 mi | 54m |
| WI 172 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Calumet Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 42 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 14th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 51 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheboygan, WI and De Pere, WI.
1
Start on Center Avenue
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
Center Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 9th Street
400 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 9th Street
3
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
4
Turn right onto WI 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on WI 42
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Calumet Drive
6
Continue on WI 42
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 42
7
Enter roundabout
12 ft
·
0 sec
8
Continue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
9
Merge onto I 43
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 43
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 180
Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
11
Continue on WI 172
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
WI 172
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive
13
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
14
Turn left onto WI 57
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
15
Continue on WI 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
16
Arrive at destination
WI 57
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Sheboygan, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.6 — 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
|
North 9th Street
Turn left onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 28 / North 14th Street
Turn right onto WI 28 / North 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 180
Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
5
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.77 one way
$19.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Night in De Pere on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Larrabee, WI
31 mi in
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
2 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
1h 13m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on major roads like I-43, WI-172, and Calumet Drive. You will settle into a steady rhythm on I-43, which accounts for the longest single stretch of 51 miles. Because the route prioritizes speed and efficiency, it lacks the technical navigation required on secondary backroads. Expect a consistent experience as you transition from the Sheboygan area toward De Pere, with the interstate providing the primary backbone for the journey. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and WI 172. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 9th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sheboygan, WI to De Pere, WI is easy. At 1h 13m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 28 / North 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Sheboygan, WI
Full guide →Sheboygan, the largest city in Sheboygan county at just over 50,000 residents, lies on the shores of Lake Michigan about 60 miles (100 km) north of Milwaukee, in east-central Wisconsin. Formerly a busy trading and fishing port, Sheboygan grew through shipping and industry, and was a major center of German immigration to the area. While shipping on the Great Lakes has seen a major decline and the commercial fisheries has declined to 4 commercial fishing companies operating out of Sheboygan. Sheboygan remains a prospering industrial town, and continues its immigrant heritage to this day, with vibrant Hispanic and Hmong communities adding their influences to the cultural landscape. The "spirit on the lake" is the municipal jingle.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51 miles on I 43. 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: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 28 / North 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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