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

The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to Altoona, WI is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
112.7 mi
02h 28m
Flight
93.86 mi
151.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.86 mi
Kilometers
151.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.7 mi
Kilometers
181.38 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in Stevens Point
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevens Point
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevens Point
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
Neillsville
WI

City in Clark County in the U.

From Stevens Point
56.2 mi
01h 14m
To Altoona
56.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Division Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Division Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Division Street

    713 ft · 13 sec · Division Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 39, US 51

    1020 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39, US 51

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield

    30 mi · 35 min · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    86 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10

    744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Continue on East Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Clairemont Avenue

    2256 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12: East Clairemont Avenue

    675 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12: East Clairemont Avenue

    135 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto US 12

    1183 ft · 22 sec · US 12

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    634 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 10th Street West

    2865 ft · 1 min · 10th Street West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bartlett Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Bartlett Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 9th Street West

    104 m · 17 sec · 9th Street West

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    682 ft · 30 sec · Garfield Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevens Point and Altoona.

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
68.5 mi · 61%
10th Street
17.9 mi · 16%
US 10 West
15 mi · 13%
I 39
3.57 mi · 3%
East Division Street
2.15 mi · 2%
US 53 North
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Continue on US Highway 10

30.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neillsville
01h 14m from Stevens Point
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stevens Point and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stevens Point to Altoona?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Neillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Stevens Point and 56.5 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stevens Point and Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Neillsville

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

47 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

51 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

61 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

64 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 93.86 mi (151.05 km).

Stevens Point

#1 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population25,949
Coordinates44.5235800, -89.5745600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population8,062
Coordinates44.8046800, -91.4432100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Stevens Point (-89.57456, 44.52358)
End: Altoona (-91.44321, 44.80468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.05 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.1 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevens Point and Altoona. The current time is 21:44:00.

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.