Grand Forks to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Forks from Wausau?

The distance from Grand Forks to Wausau is 407.4 miles (655.7 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located ESE of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 488.9 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Grand Forks in North Dakota 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. 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 Grand Forks 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.