Bloomington, Illinois to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.9 miles 500.3 km · straight line
373.1 miles estimated 600.4 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Wausau?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Wausau is 310.9 miles (500.3 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located N of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.1 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Wausau in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois 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 Bloomington, Illinois to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Wausau

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients