How far is Stevens Point, WI from Saint Francis, WI?
The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to Saint Francis, WI is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stevens Point and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point and Saint Francis.
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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
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
49.3 mi · 58 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East-West Freeway
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Continue on Lake Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Howard Avenue
1483 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Howard Avenue
133 m · 26 sec · East Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
2441 ft · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bolivar Avenue
784 ft · 40 sec · East Bolivar Avenue
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Turn left
609 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevens Point and Saint Francis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Stevens Point and Rain Showers near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stevens Point to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Stevens Point and 80.2 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.26 one way or $46.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Stevens Point and Rain Showers near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Eldorado
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 Eldorado.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Waupun, WI
Oshkosh, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.26 km).
#1 Stevens Point
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,949 |
| Coordinates | 44.5235800, -89.5745600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Francis
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 9,725 |
| Coordinates | 42.9675200, -87.8775800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Francis (-87.87758, 42.96752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.26 | $46.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $34.98 | $69.96 |
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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