Origin
Stevens Point, WI
Morning in Stevens Point on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stevens Point, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Stevens Point to Wisconsin Rapids is 18.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes via State Highway 66 and WI 13, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest and the state of Wisconsin, making it an easy local hop. The drive is mostly on well-maintained state highways, so you can expect a straightforward experience. It's a short enough distance that you won't need to worry about extensive planning, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 66 | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| WI 13 | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Grand Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| WI 66 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Clark Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Centerpoint Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 66
— 12.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point, WI and Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
1
Start on WI 66
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on WI 66
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Centerpoint Drive
3
Continue on WI 66
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Water Street
4
Turn slight right onto WI 66
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 66
5
Turn left onto WI 66
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Clark Street
6
Continue on WI 66
13 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 66
7
At end of road, turn left onto WI 13; WI 34
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 13; WI 34
8
Turn sharp left onto West Grand Avenue
516 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
9
Continue on West Grand Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Grand Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto 8th Street South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
8th Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right
58 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right
16 ft
·
1 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 66 / Main Street
Depart onto WI 66 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WI 13; WI 34
At end of road, turn left onto WI 13; WI 34
Navigation decision point
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Grand Avenue
Turn sharp left onto West Grand Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Morning in Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
21°F
Clear
ESE 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:08PM CDT until April 20 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:08PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
40 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 86% of the 18.9 miles on roads like State Highway 66 and WI 13. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 12.7 miles, likely on State Highway 66. Expect a relatively open feel for much of this section, transitioning to surface streets as you approach your destination in Wisconsin Rapids via West Grand Avenue.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on State Highway 66.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 66 and WI 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 66 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 (WI 66 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (WI 13; WI 34): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (West Grand Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
About the Cities
Arriving in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Full guide →Wisconsin Rapids is a town of 19,000 people (2020) in North Central Wisconsin that is known for its papermaking history, and its cranberry industry.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on State Highway 66. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 66 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (WI 13; WI 34): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (West Grand Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wisconsin Rapids, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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