Origin
Stevens Point, WI
Morning in Stevens Point on Wednesday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stevens Point, WI to Brookfield, WI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
144.3 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stevens Point, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stevens Point, WI to Brookfield, WI covers 144.3 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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 68.9 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.56 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
72.1 miles from Stevens Point, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 144.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US Highway 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.9 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 13 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 68.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51 BUS / Division Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 51 BUS / Division Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 51 BUS / Division Street
Turn left onto US 51 BUS / Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
53.2 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
5
66.7 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
135.6 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward Pilgrim Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51A-B
Toward Pilgrim Road
5
144.3 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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CTH M / West North Avenue
Turn right onto CTH M / West North Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 68.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| US Highway 10 | 49.3 mi | 57m |
| US 45 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Pilgrim Road | 8.2 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Clark Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pilgrim Square Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 68.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point, WI and Brookfield, WI.
1
Start on WI 66
64 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 51 BUS
394 ft
·
15 sec
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Division Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto WI 66
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Clark Street
4
Continue on WI 66
2.8 mi
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5 min
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Main Street
5
Continue on US 10
49 mi
·
57 min
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US Highway 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
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US 45
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
8
Merge onto I 41; US 41
69 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
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I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51A-B
Toward Pilgrim Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
8.2 mi
·
15 min
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Pilgrim Road
11
Turn left onto Pilgrim Square Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Pilgrim Square Drive
12
Turn right onto CTH M
74 ft
·
1 sec
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West North Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
CTH M
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 72.1 miles from Stevens Point, WI, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.9 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 27m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookfield, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point, WI
This is one driving day of about 144.3 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stevens Point, 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 68.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.1 mi from Stevens Point, WI · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.1 miles from Stevens Point, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.9 miles.
Arriving in Brookfield, WI
The final approach into Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, 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
$22.56 one way
$45.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.93 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.63 | $5.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Brookfield, WI
Morning in Brookfield on Wednesday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 52m 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 Stevens Point, WI to Brookfield, WI covers 144.3 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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 72.1 miles from Stevens Point, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.56 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 is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 51 BUS / Division Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stevens Point, WI to Brookfield, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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