How far is Angelica, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Angelica, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.97 mi
02h 43m
Flight
156.57 mi
251.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.57 mi
Kilometers
251.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.97 mi
Kilometers
281.59 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Angelica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Angelica
2026-04-18T22:44
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Angelica
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rib Falls
WI

Human settlement in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Angelica
87.4 mi
01h 21m
To Eau Claire
87.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Angelica and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Angelica and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road S

    135 m · 12 sec · County Road S

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1132 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 55

  3. 3

    Turn left

    44.8 mi · 52 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Angelica and Eau Claire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
90.1 mi · 52%
State Highway 55
30.7 mi · 18%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 4%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 1%
River Prairie Drive
0.85 mi
North Farwell Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rib Falls
01h 21m from Angelica
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Angelica and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Angelica to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rib Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Angelica and 87.6 miles from Eau Claire.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Angelica and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Rib Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rib Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rib Falls.

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

20 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

22 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

33 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

55 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Angelica and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 156.57 mi (251.98 km).

Angelica

#1 Angelica

Civil town in Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population1,758
Coordinates44.6738800, -88.3137100
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Eau Claire

#2 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road S (-88.313712, 44.673842)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Angelica and Eau Claire. The current time is 22:44:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.