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Trip from Stevens Point, WI to Brown Deer, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

144.1 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stevens Point, WI to Brown Deer, WI covers 144.1 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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 71.3 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.53 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 .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 144.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 144.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US Highway 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.3 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 18 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 71.3 miles.

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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51 BUS / Division Street.

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 144.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | ~1h 5m in | 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 | ~1h 21m in | 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
138 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward WI 145

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 48 Toward WI 145
7
138.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 145 North: 124th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward WI 145 North: 124th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 71.3 mi 1h 16m
US Highway 10 49.3 mi 57m
US 45 12.3 mi 14m
West Bradley Road 5 mi 10m
Main Street 2.8 mi 5m
Clark Street 1 mi 2m
State Highway 145 0.3 mi <1m
North 124th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 71.3 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point, WI and Brown Deer, WI.

1

Start on WI 66

64 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 51 BUS

394 ft · 15 sec · Division Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto WI 66

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clark Street
4

Continue on WI 66

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 10

49 mi · 57 min · US Highway 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

12 mi · 14 min · 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

71 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 48 Toward WI 145 Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward WI 145 North: 124th Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto WI 145

0.3 mi · 30 sec · State Highway 145
12

Continue on WI 145

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North 124th Street
13

Turn slight right

223 ft · 8 sec
14

Turn right onto West Bradley Road

5.0 mi · 10 min · West Bradley Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto CTH G

157 ft · 9 sec · North Sherman Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right

55 ft · 5 sec
17

Turn right

14 ft · 1 sec
18

Arrive at destination

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 71.3 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 32 miles or 41m 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 Brown Deer, 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 144.1 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 71.3 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

city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Neenah, WI

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

Waupaca, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Black Wolf, WI

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 check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.3 miles.

Arriving in Brown Deer, WI

The final approach into Brown Deer, 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 Brown Deer, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Stevens Point Brewery | Tap Room & Gift Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17153449310

Visit website

Lake Emily County Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 10.3

Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17158243175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.53 one way

$45.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.74 $49.47
premium $4.89 $27.73 $55.46
diesel $5.61 $31.82 $63.63

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: 50.4 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 43.2 0 $15.13 $6.92
Efficient EV 36 0 $12.61 $5.76
EV Truck/SUV 57.6 0 $20.17 $9.22

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Stevens Point, WI

Morning in Stevens Point on Friday

Local time

11:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Sunny

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Brown Deer, WI

Morning in Brown Deer on Friday

Local time

11:24 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

4 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 51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Brown Deer, WI covers 144.1 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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 $22.53 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 144.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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 Brown Deer, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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