Origin
De Pere, WI
Late night in De Pere on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from De Pere, WI to Brown Deer, WI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
107.7 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Pere, WI to Brown Deer, WI covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, WI 172, West Brown Deer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.6 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.84 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
53.8 miles from De Pere, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 107.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and WI 172. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.6 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 18 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 97.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and WI 172. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 107.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.5 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
104.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
104.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
6
107.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
CTH G / North Sherman Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto CTH G / North Sherman Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 97.6 mi | 1h 44m |
| WI 172 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Teutonia Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Green Bay Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Sherman Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 97.6 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Brown Deer, WI.
1
Start on WI 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
2
Continue on WI 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
3
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
5
Merge onto WI 172
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
WI 172
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
7
Merge onto I 43
98 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
10
Turn straight onto WI 100
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
11
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
12
Turn left onto WI 57
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Green Bay Road
13
Enter roundabout onto CTH D
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Teutonia Avenue
14
Continue on CTH D
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Teutonia Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CTH G
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Sherman Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn right
14 ft
·
1 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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 53.8 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.6 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brown Deer, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving De Pere, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 107.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 43 for about 97.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.8 mi from De Pere, WI · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from De Pere, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.6 miles.
Arriving in Brown Deer, WI
The final approach into Brown Deer, 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 Brown Deer, 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
$16.84 one way
$33.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.49 | $36.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.73 | $41.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Brown Deer, WI
Late night in Brown Deer on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
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 2m 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 Brown Deer, WI covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, WI 172, West Brown Deer 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 53.8 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 $16.84 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 107.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.5 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from De Pere, WI to Brown Deer, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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