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

The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to Elkhorn, WI is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.13 mi
03h 14m
Flight
137.87 mi
221.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.87 mi
Kilometers
221.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.13 mi
Kilometers
275.41 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhorn
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM CDT
Return by in Stevens Point
Wed, May 13, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevens Point
2026-05-12T19:16
Arrive Elkhorn
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevens Point
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Stevens Point
85.6 mi
01h 37m
To Elkhorn
85.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Street

    120 m · 15 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Clark Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan

    947 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    158 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street

    90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Geneva Street

    624 ft · 13 sec · East Geneva Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Wisconsin Street

    1167 ft · 39 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    112 m · 22 sec · West Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    45 m · 16 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
104 mi · 61%
I 39
37.2 mi · 22%
East Racine Street
15.1 mi · 9%
South Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Clark Street
1.03 mi · 1%
WI 67
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

72.7 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 37m from Stevens Point
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stevens Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkhorn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Stevens Point and 85.6 miles from Elkhorn.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stevens Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkhorn.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and Elkhorn. Straight-line distance: 137.87 mi (221.88 km).

Stevens Point

#1 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Elkhorn

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population10,020
Coordinates42.6727900, -88.5445400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Stevens Point (-89.57456, 44.52358)
End: Elkhorn (-88.54454, 42.67279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.86 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.72 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevens Point and Elkhorn. The current time is 19:16:33.

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.