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

The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to Shawano, WI is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
66.36 mi
01h 37m
Flight
50.71 mi
81.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.71 mi
Kilometers
81.61 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.36 mi
Kilometers
106.79 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawano
Thu, Oct 15, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Stevens Point
Thu, Oct 15, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevens Point
2026-10-15T19:23
Arrive Shawano
Thu, Oct 15, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Elderon
WI

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Stevens Point
33.1 mi
00h 48m
To Shawano
33.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
57°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1020 ft · 37 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    1340 ft · 51 sec · Portage Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reserve Street

    149 m · 17 sec · Reserve Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stanley Street

    132 m · 20 sec · Stanley Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Fremont Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stanley Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Stanley Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    14.6 mi · 26 min · West Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Avenue West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49

  11. 11

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 49

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 29

    29.9 mi · 35 min · State Highway 29

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road MMM

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM

  16. 16

    Continue on West Green Bay Street

    1907 ft · 46 sec · West Green Bay Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    31 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 29
29.9 mi · 45%
West Grand Avenue
14.6 mi · 22%
State Highway 49
13.3 mi · 20%
County Road MMM
2.54 mi · 4%
Grand Avenue West
2.26 mi · 3%
Stanley Street
1.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 29

Merge slight left onto State Highway 29

29.9 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elderon
00h 48m from Stevens Point
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Stevens Point and Rain Showers near Shawano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Elderon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Stevens Point and 33.2 miles from Shawano.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Stevens Point and Rain Showers near Shawano.

Stop Ideas Near Elderon

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

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

BUS

Wittenberg, WI

8 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Wausau, WI

36 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

38 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

38 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and Shawano. Straight-line distance: 50.71 mi (81.61 km).

Stevens Point

#1 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Shawano

City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population8,885
Coordinates44.7822100, -88.6089900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Stevens Point (-89.57456, 44.52358)
End: Shawano (-88.60899, 44.78221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.26
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $9.63 $19.26
Mid-grade $4.72 $11.03 $22.07
Premium $5.30 $12.39 $24.79
Diesel $6.19 $14.49 $28.97

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevens Point and Shawano. The current time is 19:23:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.