Trip from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are State Highway 29, WI 52, County Road M. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11 miles from Schnappsville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

22 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 8 min

4 AM

0h 28m ★

6 AM

0h 31m

8 AM

0h 36m

10 AM

0h 33m

12 PM

0h 32m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 36m

8 PM

0h 29m

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 22 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 29, WI 52, County Road M for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on State Highway 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 30m highway drive covering 22 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 29 and WI 52. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.8 miles on State Highway 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

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

State Highway 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 29 and WI 52. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in near WI 52.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (WI 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (WI 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.4 miles (WI 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7

18.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | WI 52

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 52 toward US 51 North, US 52 North: Wausau, Merill

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 164A-B Toward US 51 North, US 52 North: Wausau, Merill

5

19.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | WI 52

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 52 toward WI 52: Wausau

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WI 52: Wausau

7

19.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | WI 52

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 52 toward WI 52: Wausau

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward WI 52: Wausau

5

21.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | Slough Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto Slough Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7

21.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | North 1st Street

Turn left onto North 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Merill along the way.

Merill

18.8 mi in | ~22m | via WI 52

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 29	16.8 mi	19m
WI 52	2.7 mi	6m
County Road M	2 mi	2m
Slough Bridge	0.3 mi	1m
North 1st Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Washington Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Jefferson Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 29 — 16.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH M

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road M

2

Turn left onto WI 29

17 mi · 19 min · State Highway 29

3

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 52

0.3 mi · 42 sec · WI 52

Exit 164A-B Toward US 51 North, US 52 North: Wausau, Merill

4

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 52

0.2 mi · 28 sec · WI 52

Toward WI 52: Wausau

5

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 52

2.1 mi · 5 min · WI 52

Toward WI 52: Wausau Use the straight lane.

6

Continue on WI 52; US 51 Business

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Slough Bridge

Use the straight lane.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto Slough Bridge

167 ft · 13 sec · Slough Bridge

8

Turn left onto North 1st Street

302 ft · 12 sec · North 1st Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

9

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

161 ft · 9 sec · Jefferson Street

10

Turn right

72 ft · 10 sec

11

Turn left

59 ft · 6 sec

12

Turn right

223 ft · 18 sec

13

At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street

165 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.44 one way

$6.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.78	$7.55
premium	$4.89	$4.23	$8.47
diesel	$5.61	$4.86	$9.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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	6.6	$2.31	$1.06
Efficient EV	5.5	$1.92	$0.88
EV Truck/SUV	8.8	$3.08	$1.41

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

Afternoon in Schnappsville on Thursday

Local time

1:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wausau, WI

Afternoon in Wausau on Thursday

Local time

1:11 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

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

30m 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 22 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 29, WI 52, County Road M. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.44 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 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (WI 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (WI 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.4 miles (WI 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Schnappsville, WI to Wausau, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Merill along the way.

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