Trip from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

23m

Distance

21.8 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 22m ★

6 AM

0h 24m

8 AM

0h 28m

10 AM

0h 25m

12 PM

0h 25m

3 PM

0h 25m

5 PM

0h 27m

8 PM

0h 22m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI covers 21.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 29, US 51 North, WI 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 29 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 29	—	—
US 51 North	—	—
WI 52	—	—
Slough Bridge	—	—
North 1st Street	—	—
Jefferson Street	—	—
Washington Street	—	—

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Longest stretch: Highway 29 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schnappsville, WI and Wausau, WI.

1

Start on County Road M

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road M

2

Turn left onto State Highway 29

17 mi · 19 min · State Highway 29

3

Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North, US 52 North: Wausau, Merill

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 51 North, US 52 North: Wausau, Merill

4

Keep slight left to continue on WI 52: Wausau

0.2 mi · 29 sec · WI 52: Wausau

5

Keep slight left to continue on WI 52: Wausau

2.1 mi · 5 min · WI 52: Wausau

6

Continue on Slough Bridge

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Slough Bridge

7

Keep slight left to continue on Slough Bridge

167 ft · 14 sec · Slough Bridge

8

Turn left onto North 1st Street

302 ft · 12 sec · North 1st Street

9

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

161 ft · 9 sec · Jefferson Street

10

Turn right

72 ft · 11 sec

11

Turn left

59 ft · 6 sec

12

Turn right

223 ft · 18 sec

13

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

164 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.41 one way

$6.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.74	$7.48
premium	$4.89	$4.20	$8.39
diesel	$5.61	$4.81	$9.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.5	$2.29	$1.05
Efficient EV	5.5	$1.91	$0.87
EV Truck/SUV	8.7	$3.05	$1.40

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Schnappsville, WI

Morning in Schnappsville on Thursday

Local time

11:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wausau, WI

Morning in Wausau on Thursday

Local time

11:37 AM

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

24 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

23m 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 Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI covers 21.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 29, US 51 North, WI 52. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Schnappsville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.

The drive from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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