Drive or Fly: Stevens Point, WI to Fox 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 CWA–MKE. At 147 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 58m

Distance

147.9 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

60 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 4m

15m in the air

Air Distance

126 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stevens Point, WI → CWA 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Fox Point, WI 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

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

Fox Point, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CWA and MKE. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 3m

2h 41m on rail

Total Cost

$29

CO2

8 kg

Route

Empire Builder

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stevens Point, WI → Tomah Amtrak Station 89m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 161m

Arrival 10m

Milwaukee → Fox Point, WI 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From Tomah Amtrak Station 59 mi, ~89m drive

To Milwaukee 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 3m

4h 40m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0150S

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 280m

Arrival 10m

Milwaukee Intermodal Station (MKE6) → Fox Point, WI 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

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

To MKE6 — Milwaukee Intermodal Station 9 mi, ~13m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 58m	3h 4m	5h 3m	6h 3m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$29	$17
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	32 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	9 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 13, 2026.

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