Drive or Fly: Stevens Point, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for CWA–CWA. At 18 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

18.9 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 11m

2m in the air

Air Distance

15 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stevens Point, WI → CWA 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CWA → Wisconsin Rapids, WI 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Stevens Point, WI CWA — Central Wisconsin Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

Wisconsin Rapids, WI CWA — Central Wisconsin Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CWA and CWA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	31m	3h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

18.9 mi 31m

via WI 66

Alternative (+4 min)

20.7 mi 35m

via WI 54

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Stevens Point, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.