How far is Madison, WI from Stevens Point, WI?
The driving distance from Madison, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Stevens Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Stevens Point.
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Start on University Avenue
97 m · 18 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Brooks Street
132 m · 26 sec · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto West Johnson Street
2.8 mi · 9 min · West Johnson Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2791 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Packers Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Packers Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Packers Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Packers Avenue
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Continue on County Highway CV
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Highway CV
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Turn slight left
152 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 51
2827 ft · 54 sec · US Highway 51
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wis Dells
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
1178 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
34 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
95 m · 18 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Stevens Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Madison and Rain near Stevens Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Stevens Point?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Madison and 55.5 miles from Stevens Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.01 one way or $32.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Madison and Rain near Stevens Point.
Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Packwaukee.
Westfield, WI
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 100.59 mi (161.89 km).
#1 Madison
City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
| Population | 6,667 |
| Coordinates | 43.0730500, -89.4012300 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stevens Point
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,949 |
| Coordinates | 44.5235800, -89.5745600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-89.57456, 44.523464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.12 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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