How far is Stevens Point, WI from Monona, WI?
The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to Monona, WI is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stevens Point and Monona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point and Monona.
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Start on Main Street
20 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
120 m · 15 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Clark Street
1 mi · 2 min · Clark Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
554 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 30: Madison
2838 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate, I 94 Alternate: Stoughton Road
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
145 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Stoughton Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Stoughton Road
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Turn right onto Pflaum Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pflaum Road
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Continue on Nichols Road
2118 ft · 1 min · Nichols Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nichols Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevens Point and Monona.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 leaving Stevens Point and Cloudy near Monona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stevens Point to Monona?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Stevens Point and 55.7 miles from Monona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Stevens Point and Cloudy near Monona.
Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee
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 Packwaukee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and Monona. Straight-line distance: 101.68 mi (163.64 km).
#1 Stevens Point
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,949 |
| Coordinates | 44.5235800, -89.5745600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monona
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 8,164 |
| Coordinates | 43.0622200, -89.3340100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monona (-89.33401, 43.06222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $20.81 | $41.63 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
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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