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Trip from De Pere, WI to Elm Grove, WI

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

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

125.7 mi

202 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

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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Downtown Elm Grove, WI, WI

Elm Grove, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from De Pere, WI to Elm Grove, WI covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, Main Avenue, North 124th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.7 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.65 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.

Midpoint

62.9 miles from De Pere, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 120.7 mi 2h 11m
Main Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
North 124th Street 1 mi 2m
Watertown Plank Road 0.7 mi 1m
West North Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Main Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
South Broadway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 120.7 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

121 mi · 2 hr 11 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn slight right onto West North Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West North Avenue
14

Turn left onto North 124th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street
15

Turn right onto Watertown Plank Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Watertown Plank Road
16

Arrive at destination

Watertown Plank Road

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.9 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.7 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 28 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elm Grove, 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 125.7 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from De Pere, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 120.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Oshkosh, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oshkosh, WI

63 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

Appleton, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oshkosh, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.9 miles from De Pere, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.7 miles.

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

2.2 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

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18

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

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 125.7

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

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

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.9

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 125.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26.9

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Badger Sports Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19208306900

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 123.1 — 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.
7
123.1 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.65 one way

$39.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.58 $43.15
premium $4.89 $24.19 $48.38
diesel $5.61 $27.75 $55.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.7 0 $13.20 $6.03
Efficient EV 31.4 0 $11.00 $5.03
EV Truck/SUV 50.3 0 $17.60 $8.04

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in De Pere on Saturday

Local time

12:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elm Grove, WI

Afternoon in Elm Grove on Saturday

Local time

12:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

23 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 23m 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?

125.7 mi in 2h 23m, mostly highway — 120.7 mi of that is on I 41.

96% 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: 120.7 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Main Avenue. 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 23m 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 125.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 120.7 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: 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 Elm Grove, WI before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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