Sheridan to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

846.7 miles 1362.7 km · straight line
1016.1 miles estimated 1635.2 km · driving distance
20h 26min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Sheridan from Wausau?

The distance from Sheridan to Wausau is 846.7 miles (1362.7 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located E of Sheridan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1016.1 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Sheridan in Wyoming 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 26min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 31min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 34min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sheridan & Wausau

Quick Facts

Sheridan
44.80°N, 106.96°W
America/Denver
1141m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients