Clinton, Iowa to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

217 miles 349.3 km · straight line
271.3 miles estimated 436.6 km · driving distance
5h 27min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Clinton, Iowa from Wausau?

The distance from Clinton, Iowa to Wausau is 217 miles (349.3 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located N of Clinton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 271.3 miles, taking about 5h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Clinton, Iowa 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 27min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 32min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 11min $33–$95* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clinton, Iowa & Wausau

Quick Facts

Clinton, Iowa
41.84°N, 90.19°W
America/Chicago
179m 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 72 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 114.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients