How far is Ingersoll, WI from Wausau, WI?

The driving distance from Ingersoll, WI to Wausau, WI is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.19 mi
00h 25m
Flight
19.57 mi
31.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.57 mi
Kilometers
31.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.19 mi
Kilometers
42.15 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wausau
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Ingersoll
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingersoll
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Wausau
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ingersoll
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ringle
WI

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Ingersoll
13.2 mi
00h 12m
To Wausau
13 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ingersoll and Wausau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ingersoll and Wausau.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road D

    2032 ft · 58 sec · County Road D

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 29

  3. 3

    Continue on Ringle Avenue

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Ringle Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 52: Stewart Avenue

    2706 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Highway 52 Parkway

    1568 ft · 45 sec · Highway 52 Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Stewart Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stewart Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Slough Bridge

    1599 ft · 55 sec · Slough Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Slough Bridge

    51 m · 14 sec · Slough Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    92 m · 12 sec · North 1st Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    68 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingersoll and Wausau.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ringle Avenue
18.7 mi · 71%
State Highway 29
5.01 mi · 19%
Stewart Avenue
0.94 mi · 4%
WI 52
0.57 mi · 2%
County Road D
0.38 mi · 1%
Slough Bridge
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ringle Avenue

Continue on Ringle Avenue

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ringle
00h 12m from Ingersoll
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ingersoll and Areas Of Fog near Wausau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ingersoll to Wausau?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 13.2 miles from Ingersoll and 13 miles from Wausau.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ingersoll and Areas Of Fog near Wausau.

Stop Ideas Near Ringle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ringle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ringle.

BUS

Wausau, WI

17 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

20 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

22 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

42 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ingersoll and Wausau. Straight-line distance: 19.57 mi (31.5 km).

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#1 Ingersoll

Ingersoll is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.8519200, -89.2598400
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Wausau

#2 Wausau

City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population2,157
Coordinates44.9591400, -89.6301200
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road D (-89.259492, 44.851923)
End: Washington Street (-89.630123, 44.959087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ingersoll and Wausau. The current time is 20:06:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.