Jamestown, North Dakota to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.3 miles 734.3 km · straight line
547.6 miles estimated 881.2 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, North Dakota from Wausau?

The distance from Jamestown, North Dakota to Wausau is 456.3 miles (734.3 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located ESE of Jamestown, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 547.6 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Jamestown, North Dakota 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 Jamestown, North Dakota 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 Jamestown, North Dakota to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 28min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, North Dakota & Wausau

Quick Facts

Jamestown, North Dakota
46.91°N, 98.71°W
America/Chicago
429m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients