How far is Stevens Point, WI from Rothschild, WI?
The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to Rothschild, WI is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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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
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stevens Point and Rothschild.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point and Rothschild.
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Start on Main Street
20 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Division Street
36 m · 7 sec · Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Division Street
713 ft · 13 sec · Division Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 39, US 51
1020 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39, US 51
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Rothschild, Kronenwetter
2121 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 Business: Rothschild
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Weston Avenue
1765 ft · 50 sec · Weston Avenue
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Turn right onto Leon Street
9 m · 1 sec · Leon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevens Point and Rothschild.
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
Continue straight
20.2 mi · 00h 22m
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 Stevens Point and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Rothschild.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stevens Point to Rothschild?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 13.9 miles from Stevens Point and 13.9 miles from Rothschild.
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 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Stevens Point and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Rothschild.
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 Stevens Point and Rothschild. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.59 km).
#1 Stevens Point
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,949 |
| Coordinates | 44.5235800, -89.5745600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rothschild
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,256 |
| Coordinates | 44.8871900, -89.6201200 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rothschild (-89.62012, 44.88719)
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
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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