Albuquerque to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1126 miles 1812.1 km · straight line
1402 miles actual route 2256.3 km · driving distance
25h 44min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Wausau?

The distance from Albuquerque to Wausau is 1126 miles (1812.1 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1402 miles, taking about 25h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Wausau in Wisconsin.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Wausau. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 44min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 53min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~33h 27min $168–$491* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Wausau

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Wausau
44.96°N, 89.63°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 375 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM