How far is Wausau, WI from Holt, WI?
The driving distance from Wausau, WI to Holt, WI is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wausau and Holt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wausau and Holt.
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Start on the route
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1st Street
560 ft · 26 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto Scott Street
1281 ft · 44 sec · Scott Street
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Continue on East Stewart Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Stewart Avenue
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Continue on Highway 52 Parkway
2437 ft · 1 min · Highway 52 Parkway
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Turn left
2174 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH J: Weston
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road J
7.8 mi · 11 min · County Road J
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Continue on State Highway 153
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 153
6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto County Road I
3.6 mi · 9 min · County Road I
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road I
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wausau and Holt.
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
Turn straight onto County Road J
7.79 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Fog leaving Wausau and Light Rain Likely near Holt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wausau to Holt?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Wausau and 16 miles from Holt.
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 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Wausau and Light Rain Likely near Holt.
Stop Ideas Near Ringle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ringle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wausau and Holt. Straight-line distance: 22.4 mi (36.05 km).
#1 Wausau
City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,157 |
| Coordinates | 44.9591400, -89.6301200 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holt
Holt is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.7174700, -89.3253900 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holt (-89.32539, 44.71747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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