Drive or Fly: Stevens Point, WI to Oconomowoc, 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 148 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 47m

Distance

148.1 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 29m

13m in the air

Air Distance

111 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stevens Point, WI → CWA 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Oconomowoc, WI 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

Oconomowoc, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 33 mi, ~49m 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 35m

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 → Oconomowoc, WI 45m

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 30 mi, ~45m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 47m	3h 29m	5h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$124	$29
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	8 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 — 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

148.1 mi 2h 47m

via I 39; US 51, I 94, I 39

Shortest (+12 min)

142.7 mi 2h 59m

via US 10, I 41; US 41, WI 67

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