Saginaw to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

300.7 miles 484 km · straight line
375.9 miles estimated 605 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Saginaw from Wausau?

The distance from Saginaw to Wausau is 300.7 miles (484 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located WNW of Saginaw. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.9 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Saginaw 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 Saginaw 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 Saginaw to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saginaw & Wausau

Quick Facts

Saginaw
43.42°N, 83.95°W
America/Detroit
177m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients