St. Louis to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is St. Louis from Wausau?

The distance from St. Louis to Wausau is 438.5 miles (705.7 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located N of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.2 miles, taking about 10h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for St. Louis 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.