How far is Black Wolf, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Black Wolf, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.01 mi
03h 13m
Flight
158.82 mi
255.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.82 mi
Kilometers
255.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.01 mi
Kilometers
307.4 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Black Wolf
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Wolf
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black Wolf
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Milladore
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Black Wolf
95.2 mi
01h 36m
To Eau Claire
95.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Wolf and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Road

    63 m · 11 sec · Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · Nekimi Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road I

    1.6 km · 3 min · County Road I

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road N

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road N

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1493 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    6.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield

    30 mi · 35 min · US Highway 10

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    86 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10

    744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  18. 18

    Continue on East Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  20. 20

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
115 mi · 60%
10th Street
17.9 mi · 9%
US 45 North
16 mi · 8%
US 10 West
15 mi · 8%
Appleton
6.79 mi · 4%
I 39 North
6.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

46.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milladore
01h 36m from Black Wolf
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Black Wolf 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 Black Wolf to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Milladore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Black Wolf and 95.8 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Black Wolf and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Milladore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milladore, 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 Milladore.

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

23 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

24 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

24 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

43 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Wolf and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 158.82 mi (255.59 km).

Black Wolf

#1 Black Wolf

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,472
Coordinates43.9377600, -88.5237200
Altitude243
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: Country Club Road (-88.523843, 43.937759)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.51 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.02 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Wolf and Eau Claire. The current time is 03:14:55.

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.