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

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.71 mi
01h 56m
Flight
108.1 mi
173.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.1 mi
Kilometers
173.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.71 mi
Kilometers
205.53 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevens Point
Wed, Apr 15, 9:27 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-15T19:31
Arrive Stevens Point
Wed, Apr 15, 9:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
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
Endeavor
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
63.6 mi
00h 58m
To Stevens Point
64.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Fitchburg and Stevens Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    747 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    73 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South

    633 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East

    1988 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

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

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  17. 17

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

    1178 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    95 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
107 mi · 84%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 5%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 5%
County Highway M
4.78 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.58 mi · 2%
US 12 East
0.38 mi
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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Endeavor
00h 58m from Fitchburg
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg to Stevens Point?

The road trip is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Endeavor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Fitchburg and 64.1 miles from Stevens Point.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Endeavor

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

19 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

19 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

55 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 108.1 mi (173.97 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Stevens Point

#2 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population25,949
Coordinates44.5235800, -89.5745600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)
End: Main Street (-89.57456, 44.523464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.06 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.02 gal · 34.12 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.65 $20.99 $41.98
Diesel $5.30 $23.92 $47.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Stevens Point. The current time is 19:31:05.

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.