How far is Eau Claire, WI from Antigo, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Antigo, WI is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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 54m.
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 Eau Claire and Antigo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Antigo.
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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 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
2791 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Bridge Street
900 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bridge Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Bridge Street
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Continue on Central Bridge Street
776 ft · 31 sec · Central Bridge Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2458 ft · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
1584 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Wausau Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · East Wausau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 52
20.9 mi · 29 min · State Highway 52
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on South Superior Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on Superior Street
39 m · 11 sec · Superior Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Superior Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Antigo.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Antigo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Antigo?
The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 66.5 miles from Eau Claire and 66.9 miles from Antigo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Antigo.
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.
Abbotsford-Colby, WI
Stanley, WI
Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Antigo. Straight-line distance: 116.9 mi (188.13 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 Antigo
City in and county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,369 |
| Coordinates | 45.1402500, -89.1523400 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Antigo (-89.15234, 45.14025)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
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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