How far is Eau Claire, WI from Baileys Harbor, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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 05h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Baileys Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Baileys Harbor.
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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
33.4 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on Egg Harbor Road
537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road
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Turn slight right
18.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto County Road F
121 m · 17 sec · County Road F
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Turn left onto School Lane
80 m · 19 sec · School Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Baileys Harbor.
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 Chance Light Rain near Baileys Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Baileys Harbor?
The road trip is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Wittenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Eau Claire and 129.9 miles from Baileys Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eau Claire and Chance Light Rain near Baileys Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Wittenberg
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 Wittenberg.
Wittenberg, WI
Wausau, WI
Wausau, Wisconsin
Shawano, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Baileys Harbor. Straight-line distance: 214.63 mi (345.41 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 Baileys Harbor
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,048 |
| Coordinates | 45.0649900, -87.1242700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baileys Harbor (-87.12427, 45.06499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.58 | $85.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
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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