How far is Stevens Point, WI from Vernon, WI?
The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to Vernon, WI is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stevens Point and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point and Vernon.
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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
85.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
1080 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Big Bend Drive
883 ft · 23 sec · Big Bend Drive
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · National Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevens Point and Vernon.
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
85.6 mi · 01h 36m
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 Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stevens Point to Vernon?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 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?
Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Stevens Point and 82.5 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 $23.91 one way or $47.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Stevens Point and Rain Showers near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Dexter
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 Dexter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 129.95 mi (209.14 km).
#1 Stevens Point
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,949 |
| Coordinates | 44.5235800, -89.5745600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon
Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,670 |
| Coordinates | 42.9036200, -88.2523100 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-88.25231, 42.90362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.12 | $23.91 | $47.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $27.39 | $54.79 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $30.77 | $61.54 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $35.97 | $71.94 |
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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