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

The driving distance from Dover, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
123.01 mi
02h 16m
Flight
87.17 mi
140.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.17 mi
Kilometers
140.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.01 mi
Kilometers
197.96 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Curtiss
WI

Village in Clark County, Wisconsin

From Dover
61.8 mi
01h 08m
To Eau Claire
61.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martins Drive

    9 m · 3 sec · Martins Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road D

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road D

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway D

    3.9 mi · 10 min · County Highway D

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Cherry Road

    20 m · 4 sec · West Cherry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Spring Drive

    1 mi · 4 min · Spring Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road K

    6.2 mi · 15 min · County Road K

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway A

    1 mi · 3 min · County Highway A

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1019 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 13

    27.7 mi · 38 min · State Highway 13

  11. 11

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1587 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North 8th Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street

    2020 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North 8th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  16. 16

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hiline Avenue

    961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  21. 21

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

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
55.8 mi · 45%
State Highway 13
39.5 mi · 32%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 5%
County Road K
6.22 mi · 5%
County Highway D
3.95 mi · 3%
North 8th Street
2.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Merge slight left

55.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtiss
01h 08m from Dover
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Curtiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Dover and 61.2 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Curtiss

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

10 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

40 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

61 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

64 mi away
555 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 87.17 mi (140.29 km).

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#1 Dover

Unincorporated community in Price County, Wisconsin

Population4,265
Coordinates45.6716200, -90.1876500
Altitude506
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: Martins Drive (-90.187646, 45.671476)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 Dover and Eau Claire. The current time is 21:33:25.

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.