How far is Rhinelander, WI from Stevens Point, WI?
The driving distance from Rhinelander, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhinelander and Stevens Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhinelander and Stevens Point.
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Start on West King Street
61 m · 11 sec · West King Street
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Turn right onto South Stevens Street
109 m · 10 sec · South Stevens Street
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Continue on South Petham Street
1319 ft · 40 sec · South Petham Street
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Continue on Arbutus Street
145 m · 17 sec · Arbutus Street
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Turn right onto West Kemp Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Kemp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 8
41 m · 8 sec · US Highway 8
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8
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Continue on US 8
11.6 mi · 16 min · US 8
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Turn left
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Stevens Point
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Division Street
680 ft · 15 sec · Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Division Street
35 m · 7 sec · Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Division Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto Briggs Street
655 ft · 25 sec · Briggs Street
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Turn right onto Philips Street
636 ft · 24 sec · Philips Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
586 ft · 20 sec · 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 Rhinelander 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.
US 8
Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 00h 53m
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 Rhinelander and Rain Showers Likely near Stevens Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhinelander to Stevens Point?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Pine River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Rhinelander and 45.8 miles from Stevens Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rhinelander and Rain Showers Likely near Stevens Point.
Stop Ideas Near Pine River
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 Pine River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhinelander and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 77.31 mi (124.42 km).
#1 Rhinelander
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,637 |
| Coordinates | 45.6366200, -89.4120800 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.29 | $26.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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