Origin
De Pere, WI
Late night in De Pere on Friday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from De Pere, WI to Burlington, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
148.5 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
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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Burlington, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Pere, WI to Burlington, WI covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, West Loomis Road, State Highway 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.22 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
74.2 miles from De Pere, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 148.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h highway drive covering 148.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and West Loomis Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.5 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 17 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 115.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and West Loomis Road. 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 10 significant decision points across 148.5 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 119.7 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
8
119.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
I 43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
7
122 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 8A
Toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
5
148.4 mi into trip
|
~3h in
|
East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 115.5 mi | 2h 9m |
| West Loomis Road | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 36 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| WI 172 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 115.5 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Burlington, 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
113 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43
Toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 8A
Toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto WI 36
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Loomis Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on WI 36
10 mi
·
14 min
·
West Loomis Road
12
Continue on WI 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
13
Continue on WI 36
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Pine Street
16
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Jefferson Street
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 74.2 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.5 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, 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 148.5 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 115.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.2 mi from De Pere, WI · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.2 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 115.5 miles.
Arriving in Burlington, WI
The final approach into Burlington, 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 Burlington, WI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.22 one way
$46.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.79 | $65.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 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 | 44.6 | 0 | $15.59 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Burlington, WI
Late night in Burlington on Friday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Cedar Grove, WI
74 mi in
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 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 Burlington, WI covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, West Loomis Road, State Highway 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.2 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 $23.22 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 148.5 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 119.7 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from De Pere, WI to Burlington, 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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