Waterloo, Ontario, Canada to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.7 miles 744.6 km · straight line
555.2 miles estimated 893.5 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
CAD 90 - CAD 111 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Waterloo, Ontario, Canada from Wausau?

The distance from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada to Wausau is 462.7 miles (744.6 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located WNW of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.2 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Wausau is in Wisconsin, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada to Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min CAD 90 - CAD 111 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Waterloo, Ontario, Canada & Wausau

Quick Facts

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients