Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
132.7 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
The drive from Monona, WI to De Pere, WI covers 132.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pflaum Road, South Stoughton Road, North Stoughton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.02 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.3 miles from Monona, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 132.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pflaum Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Stoughton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stoughton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 26 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-41_North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Monona, WI and De Pere, WI.
Start on Nichols Road
Continue on Pflaum Road
Turn left onto South Stoughton Road
Continue on North Stoughton Road
Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
Keep slight right
Turn left onto State Highway 26
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on State Highway 26
Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
Merge slight left onto Appleton
Take the exit slight right toward CTH G
Keep slight right
Turn right onto West Main Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue
Continue on Reid Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Keep slight right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Pere, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Monona, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Monona, WI
This is one driving day of about 132.7 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Monona, WI · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Monona, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.02 one way
$36.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
| premium | $4.15 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
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: 46.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.93 | $6.37 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.58 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Monona on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in De Pere on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
66 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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