Marshalltown to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

259.5 miles 417.7 km · straight line
324.4 miles estimated 522.1 km · driving distance
6h 32min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Marshalltown from Wausau?

The distance from Marshalltown to Wausau is 259.5 miles (417.7 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located NE of Marshalltown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 324.4 miles, taking about 6h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Marshalltown 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. 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 Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 32min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 50min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 12min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Marshalltown & Wausau

Quick Facts

Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients