Peoria to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Peoria from Wausau?

The distance from Peoria to Wausau is 294.7 miles (474.3 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located N of Peoria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.4 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Peoria in Illinois 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Peoria 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.