The drive from De Pere, WI to Oneida County, WI covers 147 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 29, Neva Road, US 45 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.7 miles on WI 29.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.98 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
73.5 miles from De Pere, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 147 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 147 miles, with most of the trip on WI 29 and Neva Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.7 miles on WI 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 29 and Neva Road. You will hit about 16 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 Effort5/10
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 147 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (WI 32 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
6
6.5 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168B; 168C
Toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wa...
6
7.2 mi into trip|~10m in|WI 32 North
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32 North toward WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
6
69.5 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
125.3 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|US 8; WI 47
At end of road, turn left onto US 8; WI 47
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between De Pere, WI and Oneida County, WI, road signs point toward Cth M and Wittenberg.
Cth M
69.3 mi in|~1h 22m|via US 45
Wittenberg
69.3 mi in|~1h 22m|via US 45
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WI 29
57.7 mi
1h 6m
Neva Road
30.1 mi
44m
US 45
25 mi
35m
US 8
14.2 mi
20m
State Highway 47
5.9 mi
8m
I 41
4.7 mi
5m
WI 32 North
2.9 mi
3m
Clermont Street
2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
WI 29
— 57.7 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Oneida County, 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
120 ft·2 sec·West Main Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
7
Merge onto I 41; US 41
4.7 mi·5 min·I 41; US 41
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 168B; 168CToward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau
9
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32 North
2.9 mi·3 min·WI 32 North
Toward WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
10
Continue on WI 29; WI 32
14 mi·15 min·WI 29; WI 32
11
Continue on WI 29; WI 55
7.7 mi·8 min·WI 29; WI 55
12
Continue on WI 29; WI 47; WI 55
36 mi·41 min·WI 29; WI 47; WI 55
13
Continue on US 45; WI 29
1.5 mi·1 min·US 45; WI 29
14
Take the exit onto US 45
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 45
Toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
23 mi·33 min·US 45
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·10th Avenue
17
Turn right onto Clermont Street
2.0 mi·4 min·Clermont Street
18
Turn right onto WI 64
0.3 mi·24 sec·Century Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 45; WI 47
30 mi·44 min·Neva Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 8; WI 47
14 mi·20 min·US 8; WI 47
Use the straight lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 47
127 ft·7 sec·State Highway 47
22
Continue on WI 47
1.0 mi·1 min·State Highway 47
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on WI 47
1.0 mi·1 min·Country Drive
24
Continue on WI 47
4.8 mi·7 min·State Highway 47
25
Turn left onto Ole Lake Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Ole Lake Road
26
Turn right
89 ft·6 sec
27
Arrive at destination
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 73.5 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.7 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oneida County, 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 147 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 WI 29 for about 57.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.5 mi from De Pere, WI
· 1h 28m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.98 one way
$45.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.23
$50.47
premium
$4.89
$28.29
$56.58
diesel
$5.61
$32.46
$64.91
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: 51.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.1
0
$15.43
$7.06
Efficient EV
36.8
0
$12.86
$5.88
EV Truck/SUV
58.8
0
$20.58
$9.41
Gas CO2
51 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
De Pere, WI
Evening
in De Pere on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oneida County, WI
Evening
in Oneida County on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m 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 Oneida County, WI covers 147 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 29, Neva Road, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.5 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 $22.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 147 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (WI 32 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between De Pere, WI and Oneida County, WI, road signs point toward Cth M and Wittenberg.
