How far is Chippewa Falls, WI from Merrill, WI?
The driving distance from Chippewa Falls, WI to Merrill, WI is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chippewa Falls and Merrill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chippewa Falls and Merrill.
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Start on North Bridge Street
874 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bridge Street
29 m · 3 sec · South Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Bridge Street
2577 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
3085 ft · 1 min · State Highway 124
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 29 Business
85 m · 9 sec · State Highway 29 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 29 Business
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29 Business
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Continue on Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard
156 m · 17 sec · Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard
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Turn left
2183 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
84.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North, US 52 North: Wausau, Merill
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 51 North: Merrill
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, WI 17: Merrill, Antigo
1761 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 64
822 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 64
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chippewa Falls and Merrill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard
Merge slight left
84.3 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Merrill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chippewa Falls to Merrill?
The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Abbotsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Chippewa Falls and 53.1 miles from Merrill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Merrill.
Stop Ideas Near Abbotsford
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 Abbotsford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa Falls and Merrill. Straight-line distance: 85.11 mi (136.97 km).
#1 Chippewa Falls
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,407 |
| Coordinates | 44.9369100, -91.3929300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrill
City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,953 |
| Coordinates | 45.1805200, -89.6834600 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrill (-89.68346, 45.18052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
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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