Origin
De Pere, WI
Morning in De Pere on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Pere, WI to Kimberly, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Kimberly, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Pere, WI to Kimberly, WI covers 21.2 miles and takes about 28m 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, Freedom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 21.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and Main Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.7 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Main Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Main Avenue.
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 21.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CTH N: Little Chute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 146
Toward CTH N: Little Chute
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between De Pere, WI and Kimberly, WI, road signs point toward Appleton and Cth N: Little Chute.
Appleton
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Cth N: Little Chute
18.1 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 15.7 mi | 16m |
| Main Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Freedom Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Kimberly Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West North Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 15.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Kimberly, 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
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 146
Toward CTH N: Little Chute
12
Keep slight left at fork
143 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn left onto CTH N
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freedom Road
14
Turn slight right
195 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn right onto CTH OO; CTH N
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West North Avenue
16
Turn left onto CTH N
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
17
Continue on CTH N
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Washington Street
18
Turn right onto East Kimberly Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kimberly Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
West Kimberly Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Kimberly, WI
Morning in Kimberly on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28m 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 Kimberly, WI covers 21.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, Main Avenue, Freedom Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 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 $3.31 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between De Pere, WI and Kimberly, WI, road signs point toward Appleton and Cth N: Little Chute.
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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