How far is Burlington, WI from Stevens Point, WI?

The driving distance from Burlington, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.08 mi
02h 58m
Flight
143.1 mi
230.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.1 mi
Kilometers
230.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.08 mi
Kilometers
297.85 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevens Point
Wed, Apr 15, 4:56 PM CDT
Return by in Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-15T13:57
Arrive Stevens Point
Wed, Apr 15, 4:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
De Forest
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Burlington
92.3 mi
01h 29m
To Stevens Point
92.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Stevens Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Stevens Point.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    78 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pine Street

    2999 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

    2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    1178 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    95 m · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Stevens Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
73.5 mi · 40%
I-90 WEST
66.1 mi · 36%
State Highway 11
22 mi · 12%
US 14
3.58 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.58 mi · 1%
West Chestnut Street
2.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

73.5 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
143.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Forest
01h 29m from Burlington
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burlington and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stevens Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Stevens Point?

The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

De Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Burlington and 92.8 miles from Stevens Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burlington and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stevens Point.

Stop Ideas Near De Forest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Forest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to De Forest.

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

20 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

22 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

29 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

35 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 143.1 mi (230.3 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population10,898
Coordinates42.6780700, -88.2762000
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Stevens Point

#2 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population25,949
Coordinates44.5235800, -89.5745600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.276095, 42.678105)
End: Main Street (-89.57456, 44.523464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.72 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.44 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Stevens Point. The current time is 13:57:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.