Origin
Union Grove, WI
Late night in Union Grove on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union Grove, WI to Stevens Point, 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
3h 33m
Distance
173.8 mi
280 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
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6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Grove, WI
Tom Fisk
Stevens Point, WI
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Trip Overview
Union Grove to Stevens Point is 173.8 miles and takes about 3 hours 33 minutes via I 41 and US Highway 10, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is mostly highway, making it a straightforward drive. Expect a smooth, efficient trip with minimal detours, ideal if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points.
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
86.9 miles from Union Grove, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 61.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| US Highway 10 | 46.6 mi | 54m |
| Zoo Freeway | 24.1 mi | 29m |
| US 45 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| North Raynor Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| South Lovers Lane Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| South Colony Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove, WI and Stevens Point, WI.
1
Start on North 10th Avenue
114 ft
·
8 sec
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North 10th Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Colony Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto US 45
147 ft
·
8 sec
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South Colony Avenue
5
Continue on US 45
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Colony Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 45
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Raynor Avenue
9
Continue on US 45
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Raynor Avenue
10
Continue on US 45
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 124th Street
11
Continue on US 45
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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South North Cape Road
12
Turn right onto US 45; WI 36
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Loomis Road
13
Continue on US 45
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
US 45
14
Turn left onto US 45; WI 100
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
15
Continue on US 45; WI 100
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
16
Take the ramp onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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US 45
Toward I 43 North, US 45 North
17
Merge onto I 43; US 45
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rock Freeway
18
Take the exit onto US 45
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
19
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Use the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New London
Use the slight left lane.
23
Merge onto US 45
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
47 mi
·
54 min
·
US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
25
Continue on US 10
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
WI 66
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 33-minute drive, starting in the morning is a good plan, allowing you to arrive with plenty of daylight. The estimated fuel cost is around $27, so ensure your tank is full before departing Union Grove. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 61.6 miles, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without feeling rushed. Pay attention to the transition from I 41 to US Highway 10, as this marks a change in the road type you'll be traveling on for the remainder of your journey.
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 86.9 miles from Union Grove, WI, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 38 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.9 miles or 1h 49m 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 53m
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 Union Grove, 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 Union Grove, WI
This is one driving day of about 173.8 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Union Grove, 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 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.9 miles from Union Grove, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 107.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 45 / South Colony Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 45 / South Colony Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
7
107.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
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 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
107.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 45 North: New London
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.17 one way
$54.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.83 | $59.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.45 | $66.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.37 | $76.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.25 | $8.34 |
| Efficient EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.21 | $6.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.33 | $11.12 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Stevens Point, WI
Late night in Stevens Point on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 86% of the 173.8 miles on interstates and freeways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 61.6 miles on I 41. The bulk of your travel will be on I 41 and US Highway 10, which means you can expect consistent cruising speeds for much of the trip. Around the 61.6-mile mark on I 41, you'll notice a significant portion of the drive where you're on high-speed, limited-access roads before transitioning to US Highway 10.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.6 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 45 / South Colony Avenue.
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 15 significant decision points across 173.8 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 1.1 miles (US 45 / South Colony Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Union Grove, WI and Stevens Point, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Appleton.
Madison
21 mi in
|
~34m
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via US 45
Appleton
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
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via I 41; US 41
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 173.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.6 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stevens Point, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 45 / South Colony Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Stevens Point, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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