Cedar Rapids to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

227.5 miles 366.1 km · straight line
284.3 miles estimated 457.6 km · driving distance
5h 43min estimated drive time
$27 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Wausau?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Wausau is 227.5 miles (366.1 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located NNE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 284.3 miles, taking about 5h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 43min $27 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 52min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 26min $34–$100* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Wausau

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 109.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients