How far is Holt, WI from Wausau, WI?
The driving distance from Holt, WI to Wausau, WI is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Chance Light Rain
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holt and Wausau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holt and Wausau.
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Start on County Road I
3.6 mi · 9 min · County Road I
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 153
7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 153
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Continue on County Road J
8 mi · 11 min · County Road J
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Turn left
1840 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 52: Stewart Avenue
2706 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 52 Parkway
1568 ft · 45 sec · Highway 52 Parkway
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Continue on Stewart Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Stewart Avenue
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Continue on Slough Bridge
1599 ft · 55 sec · Slough Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Slough Bridge
51 m · 14 sec · Slough Bridge
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
92 m · 12 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
49 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
68 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
50 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holt and Wausau.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road J
Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Holt and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Wausau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holt to Wausau?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Holt and 15.8 miles from Wausau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Holt and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Wausau.
Stop Ideas Near Ringle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holt and Wausau. Straight-line distance: 22.4 mi (36.05 km).
#1 Holt
Holt is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.7174700, -89.3253900 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wausau
City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,157 |
| Coordinates | 44.9591400, -89.6301200 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-89.630123, 44.959087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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