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Trip from De Pere, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

113.8 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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city in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States

De Pere, WI

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village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from De Pere, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, Main Avenue, Appleton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.8 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.79 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

56.9 miles from De Pere, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 113.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 113.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and Main Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.8 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 16 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 109.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Main Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Main Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from De Pere, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 7m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 8 key points

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

5
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

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
5
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.
7
112.2 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 109.8 mi 1h 58m
Main Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Appleton Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
River Crest Drive 0.4 mi 1m
West Main Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
County Line Road 0.1 mi <1m
South Broadway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 109.8 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Menomonee Falls, 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

110 mi · 1 hr 58 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
13

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec
14

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
15

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

WI 175

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 56.9 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.8 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 25 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.9 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, 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 113.8 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 41 for about 109.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.9 mi from De Pere, WI · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Neenah, WI

57 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

Kimberly, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Neenah, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.9 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 109.8 miles.

Arriving in Menomonee Falls, WI

The final approach into Menomonee Falls, 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 Menomonee Falls, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Pere, Wisconsin

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Pere, Wisconsin

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Allouez, Wisconsin

2.5 mi

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Magnolia Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24.4

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19204540052

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.4

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro - Kimberly

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.3

Kimberly, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204233078

Visit website

Tazza Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+19205932300

Visit website

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.4

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Badger Sports Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 24.4

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19208306900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.79 one way

$35.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.53 $39.07
premium $4.89 $21.90 $43.80
diesel $5.61 $25.13 $50.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.95 $5.46
Efficient EV 28.5 0 $9.96 $4.55
EV Truck/SUV 45.5 0 $15.93 $7.28

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Night in De Pere on Friday

Local time

10:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Night in Menomonee Falls on Friday

Local time

10:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

17 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 7m 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 Menomonee Falls, WI covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, Main Avenue, Appleton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.9 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 $17.79 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.

The drive from De Pere, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 7m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

The route from De Pere, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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