How far is Eau Claire, WI from Algoma, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Algoma, WI is about 224.9 miles (362 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Algoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Algoma.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South Farwell Street
2012 ft · 49 sec · South Farwell Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
1102 ft · 31 sec · East Madison Street
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Continue on Germania Street
884 ft · 23 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street
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Continue on River Prairie Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · River Prairie Drive
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Turn left
1444 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay
3008 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 North, US 41 North: Marinette
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1842 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
2410 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, CTH I: Algoma
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
601 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Algoma Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Algoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on West Center Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Center Drive
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Street
107 m · 6 sec · Lake Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street
1138 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street
58 m · 11 sec · Steele Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Algoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
WI 29 East
Merge slight left
87.7 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eau Claire and Light Rain Likely near Algoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Algoma?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (362 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Ringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Eau Claire and 112.7 miles from Algoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.94 one way or $59.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eau Claire and Light Rain Likely near Algoma.
Stop Ideas Near Ringle
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 Ringle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Algoma. Straight-line distance: 200.12 mi (322.06 km).
#1 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Algoma
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,253 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088900, -87.4325900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algoma (-87.43259, 44.60889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.95 | $73.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.11 | $84.23 |
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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