Origin
Wausau, WI
Morning in Wausau on Thursday
Local time
11:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wausau, WI to Holt, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32 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
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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 Wausau, WI to Holt, WI covers 32 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road J, WI 29, State Highway 153 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on County Road J. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Wausau, WI to Holt, WI covers 32 miles and takes about 50m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road J is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 0.1 miles in near WI 52; US 51 Business / Scott Street.
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 8 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 52; US 51 Business / Scott Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 52; US 51 Business / Scott Street
Turn left onto WI 52; US 51 Business / Scott Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 51
Merge onto US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WI 29
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 29 toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 187
Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wausau, WI and Holt, WI, road signs point toward Green Bay and Cth J: Weston.
Green Bay
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
|
via WI 29
Cth J: Weston
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road J | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| WI 29 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 153 | 7 mi | 11m |
| US 51 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| County Road I | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| East Stewart Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Highway 52 Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Scott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road J
— 7.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wausau, WI and Holt, WI.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn straight onto North 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 1st Street
3
Turn left onto WI 52; US 51 Business
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Scott Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on WI 52; US 51 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Stewart Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on WI 52
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 52 Parkway
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 51
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 29
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 29
Exit 187
Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CTH J: Weston
10
Keep slight right at fork
194 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn straight onto CTH J
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road J
12
Continue on WI 153; CTH J
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 153
13
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 153
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 153
14
Turn right onto CTH I
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road I
15
Arrive at destination
CTH I
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Wausau, WI · 22m 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Wausau, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Holt, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Holt, 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
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
Holt, WI
Morning in Holt on Thursday
Local time
11:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Weston, WI
16 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Wausau, WI to Holt, WI covers 32 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road J, WI 29, 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 Wausau, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.00 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 8 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 52; US 51 Business / Scott Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wausau, WI and Holt, WI, road signs point toward Green Bay and Cth J: Weston.
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