How far is Algoma, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Algoma, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Algoma and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algoma and Eau Claire.
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Start on the route
58 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Street
980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
950 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
68 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Lake Street
107 m · 7 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Center Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Center Drive
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Algoma Road
6 mi · 9 min · Algoma Road
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Turn left
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29, WI 32 North: Wausau
1546 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
2138 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive
3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive
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Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street
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Continue on Germania Street
893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Farwell Street
2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Algoma and Eau Claire.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
WI 29 West
Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
90.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Algoma and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Algoma to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Algoma and 113.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Algoma and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Ringle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ringle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Algoma and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 200.12 mi (322.06 km).
#1 Algoma
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,253 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088900, -87.4325900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.09 | $60.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.94 | $67.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.33 | $84.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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