How far is Eau Claire, WI from Allouez, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Allouez, WI is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Allouez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Allouez.
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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 right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1653 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X, WI 57: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive
561 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
1541 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Webster Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Webster Avenue
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Turn right onto East Allouez Avenue
2341 ft · 1 min · East Allouez Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
48 m · 4 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 Eau Claire and Allouez.
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 Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Snow near Allouez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Allouez?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Rib Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Eau Claire and 98.4 miles from Allouez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Snow near Allouez.
Stop Ideas Near Rib Mountain
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 Rib Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Allouez. Straight-line distance: 172.72 mi (277.96 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 Allouez
Village in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 13,784 |
| Coordinates | 44.4774900, -88.0162100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allouez (-88.01621, 44.47749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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