How far is Eau Claire, WI from Chetek, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Chetek, WI is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Chetek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Chetek.
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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
37.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH I: Chetek
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway I
1579 ft · 32 sec · County Highway I
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Continue on 2nd Street South
1348 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on County Highway SS
1143 ft · 25 sec · County Highway SS
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Chetek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
River Prairie Drive
Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chetek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Chetek?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Bloomer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Eau Claire and 21 miles from Chetek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eau Claire and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chetek.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomer
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 Bloomer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Chetek. Straight-line distance: 35.53 mi (57.18 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 Chetek
City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,618 |
| Coordinates | 45.3141300, -91.6510000 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chetek (-91.651, 45.31413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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