How far is South Milwaukee, WI from Stevens Point, WI?

The driving distance from South Milwaukee, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 165 miles (265.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
165.04 mi
02h 35m
Flight
140.52 mi
226.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.52 mi
Kilometers
226.14 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.04 mi
Kilometers
265.6 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevens Point
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in South Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Milwaukee
2026-04-18T19:42
Arrive Stevens Point
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Milwaukee
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
Dexter
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From South Milwaukee
82.4 mi
01h 17m
To Stevens Point
82.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Milwaukee and Stevens Point.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Avenue

    13 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue

    2910 ft · 2 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Avenue

    1615 ft · 1 min · 15th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Rawson Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Rawson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West

    2663 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Milwaukee 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 37%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 28%
I 41 North
26.8 mi · 16%
US 45 North
16 mi · 10%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
140.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
01h 17m from South Milwaukee
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Milwaukee and Chance Light Rain near Stevens Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Milwaukee to Stevens Point?

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from South Milwaukee and 82.6 miles from Stevens Point.

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

The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Milwaukee and Chance Light Rain near Stevens Point.

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

10 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

20 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

21 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Milwaukee and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 140.52 mi (226.14 km).

South Milwaukee

#1 South Milwaukee

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population20,673
Coordinates42.9105700, -87.8606400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Stevens Point

#2 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population25,949
Coordinates44.5235800, -89.5745600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Avenue (-87.860719, 42.910573)
End: Main Street (-89.57456, 44.523464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $21.95
Round trip
$43.89
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.95 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $4.65 $27.09 $54.17
Diesel $5.30 $30.87 $61.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Milwaukee and Stevens Point. The current time is 19:42:15.

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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.