Origin
Cedarburg, WI
Late night in Cedarburg on Friday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cedarburg, WI to Stevens Point, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
137.4 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedarburg, WI
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Stevens Point, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedarburg, WI to Stevens Point, WI covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, US Highway 10, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.1 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.7 miles from Cedarburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 137.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 137.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US Highway 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.1 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,142 ft
766 ft
Total Climb
752 ft
Total Descent
452 ft
Highest Point
1,142 ft
~127.6 mi in
Elevation Range
376 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 10. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near WI 60 / State Highway 60.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
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WI 60 / State Highway 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond du Lac
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond...
7
14.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
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I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
7
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 45 North: New London
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedarburg, WI and Stevens Point, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Appleton.
Fond Du Lac
14.3 mi in
|
~25m
Appleton
14.7 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 41; US 41
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 56.1 mi | 1h |
| US Highway 10 | 46.6 mi | 54m |
| US 45 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 60 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| WI 60 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 56.1 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedarburg, WI and Stevens Point, WI.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 60
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
WI 60
3
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
WI 60
4
Continue on WI 60
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 60
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 60
6
Continue on WI 60
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 60
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
124 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 60
8
Continue on WI 60
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 60
9
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 60
10
Continue on WI 60
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 60
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 60
12
Continue on WI 60
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 60
13
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 60
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 60
14
Continue on State Highway 60
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 60
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond du Lac
16
Merge onto I 41; US 41
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New London
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto US 45
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
47 mi
·
54 min
·
US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
21
Continue on US 10
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
WI 66
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Cedarburg, WI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stevens Point, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedarburg, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedarburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 137.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Cedarburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 56.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.7 mi from Cedarburg, WI · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Cedarburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stevens Point, WI
The final approach into Stevens Point, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Stevens Point, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.48 one way
$42.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.59 | $47.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.34 | $60.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stevens Point, WI
Late night in Stevens Point on Friday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cedarburg, WI to Stevens Point, WI covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US Highway 10, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 miles from Cedarburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cedarburg, WI and Stevens Point, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Appleton.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 766 ft to 1,142 ft elevation with about 752 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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