Trip from Stevens Point, WI to Sussex, WI

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

137.8 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 7m

10 AM

2h 53m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 54m

5 PM

3h 6m

8 PM

2h 39m

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

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Stevens Point, WI

Tom Fisk

Sussex, WI

Mike Bird

Trip Overview

The drive from Stevens Point, WI to Sussex, WI covers 137.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 $20.93 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

68.9 miles from Stevens Point, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 137.8 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 20 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.

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.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.8 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.

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.

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

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.

122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 64A-B Toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford

132.4 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | WI 164 / State Highway 164

Enter roundabout onto WI 164 / State Highway 164

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Stevens Point, WI to Sussex, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.

Hartford

122.8 mi in | ~2h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	56.1 mi	1h
US Highway 10	49.3 mi	57m
US 45	12.3 mi	14m
Lovers Lane	9 mi	13m
State Highway 164	4.2 mi	6m
Main Street	2.8 mi	5m
County Highway VV	1.2 mi	3m
Clark Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 56.1 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WI 66

64 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 51 BUS

394 ft · 15 sec · Division Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto WI 66

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clark Street

Continue on WI 66

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 10

49 mi · 57 min · US Highway 10

Use the none lane.

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.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 41; US 41

56 mi · 1 hr · I 41; US 41

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

474 ft · 10 sec

Exit 64A-B Toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto WI 60

0.4 mi · 48 sec · State Highway 60 East

Turn left onto WI 164

5.0 mi · 7 min · Lovers Lane

Enter roundabout

119 ft · 2 sec

Continue

521 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto WI 164

3.9 mi · 5 min · Lovers Lane

Enter roundabout onto WI 164

139 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 164

Continue on WI 164

4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164

Turn left onto CTH VV

1.2 mi · 3 min · County Highway VV

Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

171 ft · 9 sec · Elmwood Avenue

Turn right

199 ft · 14 sec

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 68.9 miles from Stevens Point, WI, or about 1h 23m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sussex, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Stevens Point, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 137.8 miles and 2h 45m.

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 56.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.9 mi from Stevens Point, WI · 1h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Angelica, WI

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

Addison, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addison, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.9 miles from Stevens Point, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sussex, WI

The final approach into Sussex, 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 Sussex, 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

$20.93 one way

$41.86 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$23.07	$46.15
premium	$4.80	$26.01	$52.03
diesel	$5.64	$30.61	$61.23

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: 48.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.3	$14.47	$6.61
Efficient EV	34.5	$12.06	$5.51
EV Truck/SUV	55.1	$19.29	$8.82

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Stevens Point, WI

Evening in Stevens Point on Sunday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sussex, WI

Evening in Sussex on Sunday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

42°F

Angelica, WI

69 mi in

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

5 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 45m 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 Sussex, WI covers 137.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 68.9 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 $20.93 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.

On the drive from Stevens Point, WI to Sussex, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.

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Trip from Stevens Point, WI to Sussex, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Sussex, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Stevens Point, WI

Sussex, WI

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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