Rochester Hills to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360 miles 579.3 km · straight line
432 miles estimated 695.2 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Rochester Hills from Wausau?

The distance from Rochester Hills to Wausau is 360 miles (579.3 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located WNW of Rochester Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 432 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Rochester Hills in Michigan 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rochester Hills & Wausau

Quick Facts

Rochester Hills
42.66°N, 83.15°W
America/Detroit
251m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients