Kearney to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.6 miles 903.8 km · straight line
673.9 miles estimated 1084.6 km · driving distance
13h 33min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Kearney from Wausau?

The distance from Kearney to Wausau is 561.6 miles (903.8 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located NE of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.9 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Kearney in Nebraska 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kearney 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 Kearney to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 33min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 16min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 37min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kearney & Wausau

Quick Facts

Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients