How far is Camp Lake, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Camp Lake, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.28 mi
04h 12m
Flight
229.86 mi
369.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.86 mi
Kilometers
369.92 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.28 mi
Kilometers
426.93 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Camp Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Lake
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Lake
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Camp Lake
132.4 mi
02h 06m
To Eau Claire
132.9 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Camp Lake and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Lake and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 296th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 296th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bassett Road

    2990 ft · 1 min · Bassett Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fox River Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Fox River Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Geneva Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Geneva Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Camp Lake 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 WEST
130 mi · 49%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 29%
State Highway 50
17.8 mi · 7%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 5%
US 14
3.58 mi · 1%
Fox River Road
3.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
229.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 06m from Camp Lake
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Camp Lake 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 Camp Lake to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Camp Lake and 132.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Lake and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 229.86 mi (369.92 km).

Camp Lake

#1 Camp Lake

Census designated place

Population3,665
Coordinates42.5347400, -88.1437000
Altitude229
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: CTH AH (-88.143906, 42.534754)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.44 L · about $35.30
Round trip
$70.59
18.72 gal · 70.88 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.30 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.81 $79.62
Premium $4.65 $43.56 $87.12
Diesel $5.30 $49.65 $99.29

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 Camp Lake and Eau Claire. The current time is 03:20:26.

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.