Trip from Lake Geneva, WI to De Pere, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

163.9 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 13m

8 AM

3h 37m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 19m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 6m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Geneva, WI to De Pere, WI covers 163.9 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, State Highway 120 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.2 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.62 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

82 miles from Lake Geneva, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 163.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 163.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.2 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 18 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 116.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near WI 120.

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 163.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.5 miles (WI 120): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (WI 120 / State Highway 120): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5

2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | WI 120

Take the exit onto WI 120 toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington

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

Toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva,...

5

2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | WI 120 / State Highway 120

Enter roundabout onto WI 120 / State Highway 120

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

14.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

42.8 mi into trip | ~54m in | I 43

Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10A Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

5

43.9 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 94 / North-South Freeway

Merge onto I 94 / North-South Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 43	116.2 mi	2h 6m
North-South Freeway	26.5 mi	33m
State Highway 120	11.4 mi	16m
WI 172	2.7 mi	3m
WI 120	1.3 mi	2m
Riverside Drive	1.2 mi	1m
North Broadway	1 mi	1m
West Main Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 43 — 116.2 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Geneva, WI and De Pere, WI.

1

Start on WI 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

2

Continue on WI 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 50

3

Turn left onto WI 120

1.1 mi · 1 min · WI 120

4

Take the exit onto WI 120

0.2 mi · 30 sec · WI 120

Toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington

5

Enter roundabout onto WI 120

10 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 120

6

Continue on WI 120

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 120

7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

8

Merge onto I 43

28 mi · 32 min · I 43

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 43

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 43

Exit 10A Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Merge onto I 94

27 mi · 33 min · North-South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Continue on I 43; WI 57

87 mi · 1 hr 32 min · I 43; WI 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 180 Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

13

Continue on WI 172

2.7 mi · 3 min · WI 172

14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive

15

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · this road

16

Turn left onto WI 57

1.2 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive

17

Continue on WI 57

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

18

Arrive at destination

WI 57

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 82 miles from Lake Geneva, WI, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.2 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 36 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82 miles or 1h 42m 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 De Pere, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lake Geneva, 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 Lake Geneva, WI

This is one driving day of about 163.9 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Lake Geneva, 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 43 for about 116.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82 mi from Lake Geneva, WI · 1h 42m into the drive

city in and county seat of Milwaukee County, and largest city in State of Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milwaukee, WI

82 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

West Allis, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82 miles from Lake Geneva, 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 116.2 miles.

Arriving in De Pere, WI

The final approach into De Pere, 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 De Pere, 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 end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 163.9

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Pere, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 163.9

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1.8 mi

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Allouez, Wisconsin

2.5 mi

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 163.9

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 163.9

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 163.9

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 163.9

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 46.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.8

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Tazza Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 163.9

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+19205932300

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.8

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.62 one way

$51.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$28.13	$56.27
premium	$4.89	$31.54	$63.08
diesel	$5.61	$36.19	$72.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.2	$17.21	$7.87
Efficient EV	41	$14.34	$6.56
EV Truck/SUV	65.6	$22.95	$10.49

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Lake Geneva, WI

Evening in Lake Geneva on Friday

Local time

5:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

De Pere, WI

Evening in De Pere on Friday

Local time

5:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

3h 13m 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 Lake Geneva, WI to De Pere, WI covers 163.9 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, North-South Freeway, State Highway 120. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82 miles from Lake Geneva, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.62 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 163.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.5 miles (WI 120): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (WI 120 / State Highway 120): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lake Geneva, WI to De Pere, 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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Trip from Lake Geneva, WI to De Pere, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in De Pere, WI

Nearby Places

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

Luna Coffee Roasters

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

Grounded Café

Luna Coffee Roasters

Vendetta Coffee Bar

Coffee Wizardz

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

Little Sips Play Cafe

Tazza Coffee Shop

Blüm Coffee Garden

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lake Geneva, WI

De Pere, WI

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 13m on the road

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