Fort Collins to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Collins from Wausau?

The distance from Fort Collins to Wausau is 838.4 miles (1349.3 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located ENE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1006.1 miles, taking about 20h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado 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 Fort Collins 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.