Origin
Whitefish Bay, WI
Afternoon in Whitefish Bay on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitefish Bay, WI to Stevens Point, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
158.5 mi
255 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitefish Bay, WI
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Stevens Point, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitefish Bay, WI to Stevens Point, WI covers 158.5 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 10, State Highway 57, I 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.7 miles on US Highway 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.78 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
79.3 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 158.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 16m highway drive covering 158.5 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 10 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.7 miles on US Highway 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 10 and State Highway 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 158.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 56.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 41 South: Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 192 B
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
5
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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 lane.
7
94.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward US 10, WI 441: Stevens Point, Tri-County Expressway
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 10, WI 441: Stevens Point, Tri-County...
8
94.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 134 B
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
5
95.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
US 10 / US Highway 10
Merge onto US 10 / US Highway 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 10 | 59.7 mi | 1h 9m |
| State Highway 57 | 38.1 mi | 45m |
| I 41 | 36.4 mi | 39m |
| State Highway 42/57 | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| I 43 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Whitefish Bay Road | 2.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 10
— 59.7 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay, WI and Stevens Point, WI.
1
Start on this road
15 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Whitefish Bay Road
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Whitefish Bay Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto WI 57
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 57
4
Turn left onto WI 42; WI 57
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
6
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
8
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 42/57
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on WI 57
33 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 57
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 43 North: Interstate 41
11
Merge onto I 43
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 43
12
Keep slight right at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 192 B
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
13
Merge onto I 41; US 41
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 10, WI 441: Stevens Point, Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 134 B
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 10
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 10
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
47 mi
·
54 min
·
US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
18
Continue on US 10
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
WI 66
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.3 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 35 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.3 miles or 1h 40m 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 39m
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 Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay, WI
This is one driving day of about 158.5 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Whitefish Bay, 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 US Highway 10 for about 59.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.3 mi from Whitefish Bay, WI · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.3 miles from Whitefish Bay, 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
$24.78 one way
$49.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.21 | $54.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.64 | $7.61 |
| Efficient EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.87 | $6.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.19 | $10.14 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Stevens Point on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
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
11 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
3h 16m 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 Whitefish Bay, WI to Stevens Point, WI covers 158.5 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 10, State Highway 57, I 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.3 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 158.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 56.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Whitefish Bay, WI to Stevens Point, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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