Omaha to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

407.9 miles 656.5 km · straight line
553.5 miles actual route 890.7 km · driving distance
10h 14min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Wausau?

The distance from Omaha to Wausau is 407.9 miles (656.5 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located NE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.5 miles, taking about 10h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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 Omaha and Wausau. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Omaha to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 14min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 17min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 43min $66–$194* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM