How far is Rothschild, WI from Stevens Point, WI?
The driving distance from Rothschild, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rothschild and Stevens Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rothschild and Stevens Point.
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Start on Leon Street
9 m · 7 sec · Leon Street
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Turn left onto Weston Avenue
1765 ft · 57 sec · Weston Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Business US 51
1.3 km · 2 min · Business US 51
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Turn left onto I 39, US 51
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 20 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 Rothschild and Stevens Point.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 39
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Rothschild 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 Rothschild to Stevens Point?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knowlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Rothschild and 14 miles from Stevens Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Rothschild and Rain near Stevens Point.
Stop Ideas Near Knowlton
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 Knowlton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rothschild and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.59 km).
#1 Rothschild
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,256 |
| Coordinates | 44.8871900, -89.6201200 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
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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