Apple Valley, Minnesota to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

176.4 miles 283.9 km · straight line
220.5 miles estimated 354.9 km · driving distance
4h 26min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Wausau?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Wausau is 176.4 miles (283.9 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located E of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 220.5 miles, taking about 4h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Wausau in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota and Wausau. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 26min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 19min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 13min $26–$77* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Wausau

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 59 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 141.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients