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Trip from Bristol, WI to De Pere, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

153.5 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m

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

city in South West England, United Kingdom

Bristol, WI

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city in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States

De Pere, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, WI to De Pere, WI covers 153.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, I 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.7 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

76.7 miles from Bristol, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 153.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 153.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.7 miles on I 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 82nd Street.

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 57m 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: near the start (82nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 45 / 200th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 82nd Street

Turn right onto 82nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 45 / 200th Avenue

Turn right onto US 45 / 200th Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
5.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Turn left toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
5
6.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 41; I 94; US 41

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 94 / North-South Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 86.7 mi 1h 32m
North-South Freeway 28.2 mi 36m
I 41 25.7 mi 28m
75th Street 4.8 mi 7m
WI 172 2.7 mi 3m
Riverside Drive 1.2 mi 1m
North Broadway 1 mi 1m
Bristol Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 86.7 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 199th Avenue

52 ft · 4 sec · 199th Avenue
2

Turn right onto 82nd Street

339 ft · 16 sec · 82nd Street
3

Turn right onto US 45

0.1 mi · 19 sec · 200th Avenue
4

Continue on US 45

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Bristol Road
5

Turn right onto WI 50

4.8 mi · 7 min · 75th Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee Use the left lane.
7

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · this road
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
8

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

26 mi · 28 min · I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

28 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 43; WI 57

87 mi · 1 hr 32 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 180 Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
12

Continue on WI 172

2.7 mi · 3 min · WI 172
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive
14

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · this road
15

Turn left onto WI 57

1.2 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive
16

Continue on WI 57

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
17

Arrive at destination

WI 57

Trip Plan

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 76.7 miles from Bristol, WI, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 34 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.7 miles or 1h 32m 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 25m

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 Bristol, 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 Bristol, WI

This is one driving day of about 153.5 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Bristol, 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 I 43 for about 86.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.7 mi from Bristol, WI · 1h 32m into the drive

village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Grove, WI

77 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

Milwaukee, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Bristol, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.7 miles.

Arriving in De Pere, WI

The final approach into De Pere, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around De Pere, WI.

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 end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.5

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgium, Wisconsin

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Pere, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1.9 mi

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.5

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.7

Belgium, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12624765057

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 32.9

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.9

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 142.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153.5

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Tazza Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+19205932300

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 43.9

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.9

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 120.6

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.00 one way

$48.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.35 $52.70
premium $4.89 $29.54 $59.08
diesel $5.61 $33.89 $67.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.1 0 $16.12 $7.37
Efficient EV 38.4 0 $13.43 $6.14
EV Truck/SUV 61.4 0 $21.49 $9.82

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 18, 2026

Origin

Bristol, WI

Morning in Bristol on Saturday

Local time

10:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

De Pere, WI

Morning in De Pere on Saturday

Local time

10:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

WNW 14 to 17 mph 13% chance Live forecast

44°F

Cedar Grove, WI

77 mi in

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

1 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 57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bristol, WI to De Pere, WI covers 153.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, North-South Freeway, I 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.7 miles from Bristol, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (82nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 45 / 200th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Bristol, WI to De Pere, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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