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

The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to Waunakee, WI is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
104 mi
01h 57m
Flight
92.2 mi
148.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.2 mi
Kilometers
148.38 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104 mi
Kilometers
167.37 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waunakee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Stevens Point
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevens Point
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Waunakee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Stevens Point
52 mi
00h 58m
To Waunakee
52 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Street

    120 m · 15 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Clark Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie

    861 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 19

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
97.1 mi · 93%
State Highway 19
4.88 mi · 5%
Clark Street
1.03 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
WI 19
0.2 mi
Division Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
00h 58m from Stevens Point
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stevens Point and Sunny near Waunakee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 52 miles from Stevens Point and 52 miles from Waunakee.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stevens Point and Sunny near Waunakee.

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and Waunakee. Straight-line distance: 92.2 mi (148.38 km).

Stevens Point

#1 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Waunakee

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population14,188
Coordinates43.1919400, -89.4556700
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Stevens Point (-89.57456, 44.52358)
End: Waunakee (-89.45567, 43.19194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.89 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.78 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevens Point and Waunakee. The current time is 23:33:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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