Origin
De Pere, WI
Evening in De Pere on Thursday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Pere, WI to Delafield, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
128.4 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
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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Delafield, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Pere, WI to Delafield, WI covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, Lovers Lane, WI 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.5 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.07 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
64.2 miles from De Pere, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 128.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 34m highway drive covering 128.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and Lovers Lane. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.5 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 30 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 98.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Lovers Lane. You will hit about 18 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
6/10
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 128.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 18 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
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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
8
100.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64A-B
Toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford
8
125.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward CTH C: Nashotah, Delafield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 179
Toward CTH C: Nashotah, Delafield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from De Pere, WI to Delafield, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
100.8 mi in
|
~1h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 98.5 mi | 1h 45m |
| Lovers Lane | 9 mi | 13m |
| WI 16 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 164 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Lakeland Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Genesee Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lisbon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Delafield, 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
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
474 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 64A-B
Toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto WI 60
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Highway 60 East
13
Turn left onto WI 164
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lovers Lane
14
Enter roundabout
119 ft
·
2 sec
15
Continue
521 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto WI 164
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lovers Lane
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 164
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 164
18
Continue on WI 164
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 164
19
Turn right onto CTH K
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Road
20
Turn left onto CTH JK
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynndale Road
21
Turn left onto CTH KF
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
22
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
23
Merge onto WI 16
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 179
Toward CTH C: Nashotah, Delafield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
124 ft
·
3 sec
26
Turn left onto CTH C
459 ft
·
18 sec
·
County Highway C
27
Continue on CTH C
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeland Drive
28
Continue on CTH C
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Genesee Street
29
Turn left onto Main Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.2 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delafield, 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.
+
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 128.4 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 41 for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.2 mi from De Pere, WI · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.2 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 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.
Arriving in Delafield, WI
The final approach into Delafield, 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 Delafield, 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
$20.07 one way
$40.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.98 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Delafield, WI
Evening in Delafield on Thursday
Local time
6:40 PM
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 34m 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 Delafield, WI covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, Lovers Lane, WI 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.2 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 $20.07 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.4 miles you will encounter 18 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.
On the drive from De Pere, WI to Delafield, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
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