Drive or Fly: Whitefish Bay, 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 158 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 17m

Distance

158.5 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

64 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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

4h 1m

14m in the air

Air Distance

119 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Whitefish Bay, WI → GRB 80m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CWA → Stevens Point, WI 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Whitefish Bay, WI GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport 54 mi, ~80m 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 25m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0150S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Whitefish Bay, WI → Green Bay Transit Center (GRB6) 70m

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 47 mi, ~70m 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	3h 17m	4h 1m	4h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$125	$9
Carbon footprint	64 kg CO₂	30 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

158.5 mi 3h 16m

via US 10, WI 57, I 41; US 41

Shortest (+4 min)

145.1 mi 3h 21m

via WI 57, US 10; WI 49, WI 54

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