Trip from De Pere, WI to Genesee, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

133 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 33m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 5m

10 AM

2h 51m

12 PM

2h 49m

3 PM

2h 52m

5 PM

3h 4m

8 PM

2h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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De Pere, WI

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Genesee, WI

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Trip Overview

This 133-mile drive from De Pere, Wisconsin to Genesee, Wisconsin is a straightforward trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 43 minutes. It's perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, with a manageable fuel cost of approximately $21. The majority of your journey, 84% to be exact, will be on highways, making it a convenient option for those seeking an efficient transit between these two Midwest locations. You'll spend a significant stretch on I-41, which forms the backbone of this route, offering a smooth and direct path. This trip is ideal for a quick getaway or an easy commute.

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

66.5 miles from De Pere, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 133 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 133-mile route. With 84% of the journey on main roads like I-41 and State Highway 164, you'll experience predominantly faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 98.5 miles on I-41, allowing for a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Lovers Lane and State Highway 164 suggests brief transitions to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend offers a dynamic driving experience, moving from open highway speeds to slightly more varied road environments.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 35 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Main Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | West Main Avenue

Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Enter roundabout toward Appleton

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward Appleton

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.

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

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 Genesee, 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
State Highway 164	5.9 mi	8m
Meadowbrook Road	3.4 mi	6m
Les Paul Parkway	3.1 mi	5m
State Highway 59	3 mi	4m
Genesee Road	1.7 mi	2m
Main Avenue	1.4 mi	3m

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 Genesee, WI.

Start on WI 57

460 ft · 7 sec · South Broadway

Enter roundabout onto WI 32

19 ft · 0 sec · Main Avenue

Continue on WI 32

1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue

92 ft · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

Continue on West Main Avenue

345 ft · 6 sec · West Main Avenue

Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue

101 ft · 1 sec · West Main Avenue

Continue on West Main Avenue

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Avenue

Enter roundabout

23 ft · 0 sec

Toward Appleton

Continue

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Appleton

Merge onto I 41; US 41

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

474 ft · 10 sec

Exit 64A-B Toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto WI 60

0.4 mi · 48 sec · State Highway 60 East

Turn left onto WI 164

5.0 mi · 7 min · Lovers Lane

Enter roundabout

119 ft · 2 sec

Continue

521 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto WI 164

3.9 mi · 5 min · Lovers Lane

Enter roundabout onto WI 164

139 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 164

Continue on WI 164

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 164

Turn right onto CTH K

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lisbon Road

Turn left onto CTH JK

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lynndale Road

Turn left onto CTH KF

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ryan Road

Continue on CTH KF

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Ryan Street

Turn left onto West Wisconsin Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Wisconsin Avenue

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

Continue on CTH G

3.4 mi · 6 min · Meadowbrook Road

Continue on US 18

3.1 mi · 5 min · Les Paul Parkway

Turn straight

470 ft · 9 sec

Turn slight right onto Genesee Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Genesee Road

Continue on WI 59

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 83

223 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 83

Continue on WI 83

0.2 mi · 30 sec · State Highway 83

Turn right onto Old Village Road

446 ft · 22 sec · Old Village Road

Turn left onto Church Street

412 ft · 18 sec · Church Street

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 43-minute duration, this drive is easily accomplished in one day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination or to avoid potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop suggested by the route data, you have flexibility; however, the longest stretch of 98.5 miles on I-41 means you might want to plan a brief break before or during that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach Genesee, as the estimated fuel cost is $21, and it's always wise to have a buffer, especially when transitioning off major highways.

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 66.5 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 14m 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 29 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Genesee, 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 133 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 66.5 mi from De Pere, WI · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Addison, WI

67 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

Greenville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Black Wolf, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from De Pere, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.

Arriving in Genesee, WI

The final approach into Genesee, 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 Genesee, 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

$20.79 one way

$41.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$22.83	$45.66
premium	$4.89	$25.59	$51.19
diesel	$5.61	$29.36	$58.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.9	$13.96	$6.38
Efficient EV	33.3	$11.64	$5.32
EV Truck/SUV	53.2	$18.62	$8.51

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

De Pere, WI

Morning in De Pere on Thursday

Local time

10:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Genesee, WI

Morning in Genesee on Thursday

Local time

10:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Addison, WI

67 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

1 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 43m 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 Genesee, WI covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, Lovers Lane, State Highway 164. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.5 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 $20.79 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 is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from De Pere, WI to Genesee, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.

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