Drive or Fly: Marinette, WI to Stevens Point, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for GRB–CWA. At 138 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 23m

Distance

138.9 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

56 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 53m

12m in the air

Air Distance

103 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marinette, WI → GRB 74m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CWA → Stevens Point, WI 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Marinette, WI GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport 49 mi, ~74m drive

Stevens Point, WI CWA — Central Wisconsin Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GRB and CWA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 21m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0150S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marinette, WI → Green Bay Transit Center (GRB6) 66m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Wausau Transit Center (WAU6) → Stevens Point, WI 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From GRB6 — Green Bay Transit Center 44 mi, ~66m drive

To WAU6 — Wausau Transit Center 30 mi, ~45m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 23m	3h 53m	4h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$124	$9
Carbon footprint	56 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Marinette, WI to Stevens Point, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.