Pendleton to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Pendleton from Wausau?

The distance from Pendleton to Wausau is 1409.7 miles (2268.7 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located E of Pendleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1691.6 miles, taking about 34h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Pendleton in Oregon 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pendleton 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.