Portland, Oregon to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Portland, Oregon from Wausau?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Wausau is 1597 miles (2570.1 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1917.2 miles, taking about 33h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 43min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon 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.