How far is Wisconsin Rapids, WI from Stevens Point, WI?

The driving distance from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.89 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.39 mi
24.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.39 mi
Kilometers
24.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.89 mi
Kilometers
32.01 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevens Point
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Wisconsin Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wisconsin Rapids
2026-04-18T22:41
Arrive Stevens Point
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wisconsin Rapids
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Biron
WI

Village in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wisconsin Rapids
9.5 mi
00h 13m
To Stevens Point
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street South

    1402 ft · 40 sec · 8th Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Peach Street

    849 ft · 29 sec · Peach Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Jackson Street

    43 m · 4 sec · West Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto West Jackson Street

    138 m · 15 sec · West Jackson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    119 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right

    3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 66

    12.7 mi · 17 min · State Highway 66

  12. 12

    Continue on West Clark Street

    2965 ft · 1 min · West Clark Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Clark Street

    3056 ft · 58 sec · West Clark Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Clark Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Philips Street

    123 m · 19 sec · Philips Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    586 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 66
12.7 mi · 64%
West Clark Street
1.14 mi · 6%
Clark Street
0.72 mi · 4%
East Jackson Street
0.67 mi · 3%
8th Street South
0.27 mi · 1%
Peach Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 66

Turn right onto State Highway 66

12.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biron
00h 13m from Wisconsin Rapids
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Wisconsin Rapids and Chance Light Rain near Stevens Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wisconsin Rapids to Stevens Point?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Biron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Wisconsin Rapids and 10.4 miles from Stevens Point.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Wisconsin Rapids and Chance Light Rain near Stevens Point.

Stop Ideas Near Biron

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

7 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

20 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

20 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

53 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 15.39 mi (24.77 km).

Wisconsin Rapids

#1 Wisconsin Rapids

Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin

Population17,555
Coordinates44.3835763, -89.8173466
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Stevens Point

#2 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population25,949
Coordinates44.5235800, -89.5745600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.817371, 44.383576)
End: Main Street (-89.57456, 44.523464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.28
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.64 $5.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.98 $5.95
Premium $4.65 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $5.30 $3.71 $7.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point. The current time is 22:41:37.

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.