How far is Stevens Point, WI from West Salem, WI?
The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to West Salem, WI is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 20m.
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 Juneau 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 West Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point and West Salem.
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Start on Main Street
573 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Centerpoint Drive
2827 ft · 2 min · Centerpoint Drive
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Continue on Water Street
621 ft · 19 sec · Water Street
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Turn slight right
3141 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Clark Street
3011 ft · 1 min · West Clark Street
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Continue on State Highway 66
12.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
2831 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
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Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54
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Turn left onto County Highway G
2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G
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Continue on State Highway 173
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80
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Continue on State Highway 173
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173
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Continue on State Highway 173
23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: West Salem
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Neshonoc Road
53 m · 10 sec · Neshonoc Road
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Turn left onto City Loop
814 ft · 27 sec · City Loop
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
1027 ft · 30 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Leonard Street
1741 ft · 48 sec · South Leonard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Leonard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevens Point and West Salem.
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 90 West
Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain leaving Stevens Point and Rain Showers near West Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stevens Point to West Salem?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Cutler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Stevens Point and 51.6 miles from West Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.94 one way or $29.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Stevens Point and Rain Showers near West Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Cutler
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 Cutler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and West Salem. Straight-line distance: 86.19 mi (138.71 km).
#1 Stevens Point
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,949 |
| Coordinates | 44.5235800, -89.5745600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Salem
City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,013 |
| Coordinates | 43.8991300, -91.0812500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Salem (-91.08125, 43.89913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 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 | $4.12 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $17.12 | $34.23 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $22.47 | $44.95 |
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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