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

The driving distance from Elkhorn, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
164.08 mi
02h 39m
Flight
137.87 mi
221.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.87 mi
Kilometers
221.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.08 mi
Kilometers
264.06 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevens Point
Tue, May 12, 9:10 PM CDT
Return by in Elkhorn
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhorn
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Stevens Point
Tue, May 12, 9:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkhorn
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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Elkhorn
85.4 mi
01h 19m
To Stevens Point
78.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Court Street

    56 m · 12 sec · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street

    1167 ft · 37 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Geneva Street

    624 ft · 15 sec · East Geneva Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2455 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  13. 13

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

    3 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

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

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

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

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  18. 18

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

    1178 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    95 m · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhorn 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
73.5 mi · 45%
I-90 WEST
66.1 mi · 40%
South Lincoln Street
11.5 mi · 7%
US 14
3.58 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.58 mi · 2%
East Racine Street
1.46 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 19m from Elkhorn
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkhorn and Rain Showers Likely then Slight 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 Elkhorn to Stevens Point?

The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Elkhorn and 78.7 miles from Stevens Point.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkhorn and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stevens Point.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poynette, 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 Poynette.

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhorn and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 137.87 mi (221.88 km).

Elkhorn

#1 Elkhorn

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population10,020
Coordinates42.6727900, -88.5445400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Stevens Point

#2 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population25,949
Coordinates44.5235800, -89.5745600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.544547, 42.673084)
End: Main Street (-89.57456, 44.523464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.92 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.84 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkhorn and Stevens Point. The current time is 18:30:12.

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.