Origin
Ingersoll, WI
Night in Ingersoll on Wednesday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ingersoll, WI to Wausau, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wausau, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ingersoll, WI to Wausau, WI covers 26.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ringle Avenue, State Highway 29, Stewart Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on Ringle Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.2 miles from Ingersoll, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 26.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ringle Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.2 miles in near Slough Bridge.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles (Slough Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.2 miles (North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Slough Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Slough Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ringle Avenue | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 29 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Stewart Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road D | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Slough Bridge | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Highway 52 Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ringle Avenue
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingersoll, WI and Wausau, WI.
1
Start on CTH D
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road D
2
Turn right onto WI 29
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 29
3
Continue on WI 29
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Ringle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WI 52: Stewart Avenue
5
Keep slight right at fork
305 ft
·
8 sec
6
Turn straight onto WI 52
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highway 52 Parkway
7
Continue on WI 52
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on WI 52; US 51 Business
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Slough Bridge
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Slough Bridge
167 ft
·
13 sec
·
Slough Bridge
10
Turn left onto North 1st Street
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jefferson Street
12
Turn right
72 ft
·
10 sec
13
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right
223 ft
·
18 sec
15
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.2 miles from Ingersoll, WI, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.2 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wausau, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Ingersoll, WI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ingersoll, WI
This is one driving day of about 26.4 miles and 34m.
At 26.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Ringle Avenue for about 18.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.2 mi from Ingersoll, WI · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.2 miles from Ingersoll, 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
$4.13 one way
$8.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Night in Wausau on Wednesday
Local time
9:38 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
16 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
34m 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 Ingersoll, WI to Wausau, WI covers 26.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ringle Avenue, State Highway 29, Stewart Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Ingersoll, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 10 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles (Slough Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.2 miles (North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ingersoll, WI to Wausau, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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