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Trip from De Pere, WI to Ozaukee County, WI

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

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

87.6 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

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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Downtown Ozaukee County, WI, WI

Ozaukee County, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from De Pere, WI to Ozaukee County, WI covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, WI 172, County Highway LL for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.9 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.70 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

43.8 miles from De Pere, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 87.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and WI 172. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.9 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 14 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 78.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and WI 172. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

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 87.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 85.4 miles (WI 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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
6
85.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | WI 32

Take the exit onto WI 32 toward WIS 32 South, LMCT, CTH H West: Fredonia, Port Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 100 Toward WIS 32 South, LMCT, CTH H West: Fredonia...
9
85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WI 32 South, I 43 Alternate South: Port Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward WI 32 South, I 43 Alternate South: Port...
4
85.8 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | CTH LL / County Highway LL

Turn right onto CTH LL / County Highway LL

Navigation decision point

4
87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | CTH KK / County Highway KK

Turn left onto CTH KK / County Highway KK

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 78.9 mi 1h 24m
WI 172 2.8 mi 3m
County Highway LL 1.4 mi 2m
Riverside Drive 1 mi 1m
South Broadway 1 mi 1m
County Highway KK 0.3 mi <1m
WI 32 0.2 mi <1m
North Wisconsin Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 78.9 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere, WI and Ozaukee County, 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

79 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 43
8

Take the exit onto WI 32

0.2 mi · 20 sec · WI 32
Exit 100 Toward WIS 32 South, LMCT, CTH H West: Fredonia, Port Washington
9

Keep slight left at fork

157 ft · 3 sec
Toward WI 32 South, I 43 Alternate South: Port Washington Use the left / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto WI 32

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Wisconsin Street
11

Turn right onto CTH LL

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway LL
12

Turn left onto CTH KK

0.3 mi · 48 sec · County Highway KK
13

Turn left

164 ft · 12 sec
14

Arrive at destination

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 43.8 miles from De Pere, WI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.9 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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 49m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ozaukee 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from De Pere, WI

This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 43 for about 78.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.8 mi from De Pere, WI · 49m into the drive

Downtown Manitowoc Rapids, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

44 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

Cooperstown, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 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 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.9 miles.

Arriving in Ozaukee County, WI

The final approach into Ozaukee County, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

1.4 mi

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

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.5

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

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

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.3

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

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

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.3

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.70 one way

$27.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.04 $30.07
premium $4.89 $16.86 $33.72
diesel $5.61 $19.34 $38.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.26 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Evening in De Pere on Friday

Local time

7:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ozaukee County, WI

Evening in Ozaukee County on Friday

Local time

7:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°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

2 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

1h 38m 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 Ozaukee County, WI covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, WI 172, County Highway LL. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.8 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 $13.70 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 85.4 miles (WI 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from De Pere, WI to Ozaukee County, 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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