Wausau, WI Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Wausau, WI is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 170-mile quick runs to 224-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Wausau, WI head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
223.8 mi
Kenosha, WI
Quickest Drive
3h 16m
Menomonee Falls, WI
Plan Around Wausau, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wausau, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wausau, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wausau, WI
Driving from Wausau, WI
The typical drive from Wausau, WI covers about 188 miles and takes around 3h 38m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 224 miles (4h 26m), while the shortest is just 170 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Wausau, WI most often head toward Kenosha, WI (223.8 mi, 4h 26m), Milwaukee, WI (189.1 mi, 3h 41m), Wauwatosa, WI (182.6 mi, 3h 33m), City of Janesville, WI (175.2 mi, 3h 16m), and Menomonee Falls, WI (169.7 mi, 3h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 188-mile drive from Wausau, WI, expect to burn about 7.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Wausau, WI and 1 routes heading into Wausau, WI, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 170 to 224 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wausau, WI covers 224 miles and takes approximately 4h 26m. Shorter options start at just 170 miles.
The average route from Wausau, WI runs about 188 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wausau, WI include Kenosha, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Wauwatosa, WI and City of Janesville, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wausau, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
39,893
Median Income
$61,877
Median Home Value
$155,900
Median Age
38.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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