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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point and Waunakee.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
59 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 19
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Packwaukee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and Waunakee. Straight-line distance: 92.2 mi (148.38 km).
#1 Stevens Point
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,949 |
| Coordinates | 44.5235800, -89.5745600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waunakee
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 14,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.1919400, -89.4556700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waunakee (-89.45567, 43.19194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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