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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.99 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.4 mi
36.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.4 mi
Kilometers
36.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.49 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holt
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Wausau
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wausau
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Holt
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wausau
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Wausau
16 mi
00h 25m
To Holt
16 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North 1st Street

    560 ft · 26 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Scott Street

    1281 ft · 44 sec · Scott Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 52 Parkway

    2437 ft · 1 min · Highway 52 Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2174 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH J: Weston

    1472 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto County Road J

    7.8 mi · 11 min · County Road J

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 153

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 153

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 153

    6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 153

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road I

    3.6 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road J
7.79 mi · 24%
WI 29 East
7.27 mi · 23%
State Highway 153
6.96 mi · 22%
Highway 52 Parkway
4.26 mi · 13%
County Road I
3.6 mi · 11%
East Stewart Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ringle
00h 25m from Wausau
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Wausau and Holt. Straight-line distance: 22.4 mi (36.05 km).

Wausau

#1 Wausau

City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population2,157
Coordinates44.9591400, -89.6301200
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holt

Holt is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.7174700, -89.3253900
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Wausau (-89.63012, 44.95914)
End: Holt (-89.32539, 44.71747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wausau and Holt. The current time is 23:19:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.