Origin
De Pere, WI
Late night in De Pere on Friday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Pere, WI to Lake Geneva, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
162.8 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
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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Lake Geneva, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Pere, WI to Lake Geneva, WI covers 162.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Drive, I 43 South, I 94 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.45 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
81.4 miles from De Pere, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 162.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m 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 12m drive with frequent turns across 162.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Drive 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 Lake Geneva, WI is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Lake Geneva, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Drive | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| I 41 | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
| Zoo Freeway | — | — |
| WI 120 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Riverside Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Lake Geneva, WI.
1
Start on South Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
2
Continue on Riverside Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
3
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
4
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 43 South: Milwaukee
7
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 West: Madison
9
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
13
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
15
Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva
16
Keep slight left
138 ft
·
3 sec
17
Turn left onto State Highway 120
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 120
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 120
19
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 120
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 120
21
Exit the rotary
0.9 mi
·
1 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 West, WI 120 South, CTH H South: Lake Geneva
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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WI 50 West, WI 120 South, CTH H South: Lake Geneva
23
Continue on State Highway 50
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Highway 50
24
Continue on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
25
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 81.4 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 36m 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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.4 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Geneva, 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 162.8 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 81.4 mi from De Pere, WI · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.4 miles from De Pere, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Geneva, WI
The final approach into Lake Geneva, 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 Lake Geneva, 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
$25.45 one way
$50.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.94 | $71.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.09 | $7.81 |
| Efficient EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.25 | $6.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.79 | $10.42 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Lake Geneva, WI
Late night in Lake Geneva on Friday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
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
3h 12m 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 Lake Geneva, WI covers 162.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Drive, I 43 South, I 94 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.4 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 $25.45 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 Lake Geneva, WI is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Lake Geneva, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from De Pere, WI to Lake Geneva, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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