How far is Eau Claire, WI from Black Wolf, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Black Wolf, WI is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.45 mi
04h 06m
Flight
158.82 mi
255.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.82 mi
Kilometers
255.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.45 mi
Kilometers
308.11 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Wolf
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Black Wolf
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Milladore
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
95.6 mi
02h 03m
To Black Wolf
95.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Black Wolf.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brackett Avenue

    1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    157 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hastings Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  18. 18

    Continue on West Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 10

    21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    122 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 10

    28.5 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2289 ft · 58 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    1103 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 26

  33. 33

    Continue on County Road N

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road N

  34. 34

    Turn right onto County Road I

    1.6 km · 3 min · County Road I

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Nekimi Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · Nekimi Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    63 m · 9 sec · Country Club Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
82 mi · 43%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 27%
US 53 South
17.6 mi · 9%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 6%
I 41 South
7.77 mi · 4%
I 39 South
7.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

50.9 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milladore
02h 03m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Black Wolf.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Black Wolf?

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Milladore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Eau Claire and 95.9 miles from Black Wolf.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Black Wolf.

Stop Ideas Near Milladore

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

23 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

24 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

24 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

43 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Black Wolf. Straight-line distance: 158.82 mi (255.59 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Black Wolf

#2 Black Wolf

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,472
Coordinates43.9377600, -88.5237200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Black Wolf (-88.52372, 43.93776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.57 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.14 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 Eau Claire and Black Wolf. The current time is 04:54:18.

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.