Origin
Menasha, WI
Afternoon in Menasha on Saturday
Local time
2:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menasha, WI to De Pere, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menasha, WI
Eugene Laszczewski
De Pere, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Menasha to De Pere is 30.4 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 41, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a drive that's mostly on the highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| Tri-County Expressway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Appleton Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| WI 32 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reid Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Racine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 17.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menasha, WI and De Pere, WI.
1
Start on Broad Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto Racine Street
191 ft
·
3 sec
·
Racine Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Racine Street
275 ft
·
15 sec
·
Racine Street
4
Continue on Racine Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Racine Street
5
Turn right onto WI 114
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Street
6
Turn left onto WI 47
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Depere Street
7
Turn slight right onto WI 47
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout
11 ft
·
0 sec
Toward WIS 441 North, US 10 East
9
Continue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WIS 441 North, US 10 East
10
Merge onto Tri-County Expressway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Green Bay
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 41; US 41
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 163A
Toward CTH G
14
Keep slight right at fork
363 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn right onto West Main Avenue
284 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto West Main Avenue
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Avenue
17
Continue on West Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Avenue
18
Continue on WI 32
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Reid Street
19
Turn left onto WI 32
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
3rd Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
WI 32
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 57
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
WI 57
22
Continue on WI 57
475 ft
·
8 sec
·
WI 57
23
Arrive at destination
WI 57
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 114 / 3rd Street
Turn right onto WI 114 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 47 / Depere Street
Turn left onto WI 47 / Depere Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Enter roundabout toward WIS 441 North, US 10 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WIS 441 North, US 10 East
7
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Green Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Green Bay
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
De Pere, WI
Afternoon in De Pere on Saturday
Local time
2:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the 30.4 miles on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.8 miles on I 41, offering a consistent pace. The Tri-County Expressway and Appleton Road contribute to the predominantly high-speed character of this route. The drive offers a straightforward experience, largely characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained expressways and interstate highway.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Racine Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (WI 114 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WI 47 / Depere Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Menasha, WI and De Pere, WI, road signs point toward Wis 441 North and Cth G.
Wis 441 North
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
Cth G
28.3 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at De Pere, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (WI 114 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WI 47 / Depere Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at De Pere, WI before heading back.
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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