Origin
De Pere, WI
Morning in De Pere on Thursday
Local time
11:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Pere, WI to Evansville, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
156.5 mi
252 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Pere, WI
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Evansville, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Pere, WI to Evansville, WI covers 156.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Avenue, West Main Avenue, Appleton for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.47 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
78.3 miles from De Pere, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 156.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 156.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from De Pere, WI to Evansville, WI is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from De Pere, WI to Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Avenue | — | — |
| West Main Avenue | — | — |
| Appleton | — | — |
| WI 26 | — | — |
| Highway 26 | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| I 39 South | — | — |
| I 39 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Evansville, WI.
1
Start on South Broadway
459 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Avenue
20 ft
·
Main Avenue
3
Exit the roundabout onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Avenue
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Avenue
5
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Avenue
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Avenue
7
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appleton
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Appleton
9
Exit the roundabout onto Appleton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Appleton
10
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
52 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
12
Turn right onto State Highway 26
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 26
13
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on State Highway 26
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 26
15
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
16
Merge slight left
51 mi
·
56 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee
18
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
19
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 39, I 90: Chicago
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
22
Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Beltline Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
24
Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
141 ft
·
5 sec
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US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
25
Turn left onto South Park Street
14 mi
·
16 min
·
South Park Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
US Highway 14
27
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 14
28
Continue on US 14
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 14
29
Continue on Union Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
30
Turn right onto North Madison Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Madison Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.3 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 78.3 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, 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 156.5 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from De Pere, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.3 mi from De Pere, WI · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.3 miles from De Pere, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evansville, WI
The final approach into Evansville, 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 Evansville, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.47 one way
$48.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.86 | $53.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.12 | $60.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.55 | $69.11 |
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: 54.8 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 | 46.9 | 0 | $16.43 | $7.51 |
| Efficient EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.91 | $10.02 |
Gas CO2
55 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.
Destination
Evansville, WI
Morning in Evansville on Thursday
Local time
11:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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
3h 10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from De Pere, WI to Evansville, WI covers 156.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Avenue, West Main Avenue, Appleton. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.3 miles from De Pere, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from De Pere, WI to Evansville, WI is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from De Pere, WI to Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from De Pere, WI to Evansville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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