Origin
Holt, WI
Evening in Holt on Thursday
Local time
6:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holt, WI to Wausau, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holt, WI
Stefan Coders
Wausau, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holt, WI to Wausau, WI covers 31.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 29, County Road J, State Highway 153 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on WI 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Holt, WI to Wausau, WI covers 31.9 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near WI 153 / State Highway 153.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (WI 153 / State Highway 153): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (WI 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WI 153 / State Highway 153
At end of road, turn left onto WI 153 / State Highway 153
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
WI 29
Merge onto WI 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Slough Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Slough Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 29 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| County Road J | 8 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 153 | 7 mi | 11m |
| County Road I | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Stewart Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Slough Bridge | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Highway 52 Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 29
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holt, WI and Wausau, WI.
1
Start on CTH I
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road I
2
At end of road, turn left onto WI 153
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 153
3
Continue on CTH J
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road J
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto WI 29
11 mi
·
12 min
·
WI 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WI 52: Stewart Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork
305 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn straight onto WI 52
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highway 52 Parkway
9
Continue on WI 52
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on WI 52; US 51 Business
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Slough Bridge
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Slough Bridge
167 ft
·
13 sec
·
Slough Bridge
12
Turn left onto North 1st Street
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jefferson Street
14
Turn right
72 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
223 ft
·
18 sec
17
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Holt, WI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Holt, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wausau, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wausau, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wausau, WI
Evening in Wausau on Thursday
Local time
6:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Holt, WI to Wausau, WI covers 31.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 29, County Road J, State Highway 153. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Holt, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (WI 153 / State Highway 153): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (WI 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Holt, WI to Wausau, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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