How far is Eau Claire, WI from De Pere, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to De Pere, WI is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.52 mi
02h 59m
Flight
170.88 mi
275.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.88 mi
Kilometers
275.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.52 mi
Kilometers
317.87 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Sat, May 2, 7:25 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sat, May 2, 10:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-02T04:25
Arrive De Pere
Sat, May 2, 7:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rib Mountain
WI

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
98.1 mi
01h 29m
To De Pere
99.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and De Pere.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and De Pere.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 49 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    1102 ft · 31 sec · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Germania Street

    884 ft · 23 sec · Germania Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Prairie Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Prairie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

    3008 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH G

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH G

    86 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · West Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    889 ft · 18 sec · West Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · West Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    102 m · 7 sec · West Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · West Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Reid Street

    1689 ft · 45 sec · Reid Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    63 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    2131 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    145 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and De Pere.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
175 mi · 89%
I 41 South
6.01 mi · 3%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.48 mi · 1%
West Main Avenue
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rib Mountain
01h 29m from Eau Claire
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near De Pere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to De Pere?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Rib Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Eau Claire and 99.4 miles from De Pere.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near De Pere.

Stop Ideas Near Rib Mountain

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

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

6 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

7 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

41 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

43 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 170.88 mi (275.01 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.38 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.57
13.94 gal · 52.76 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.28 $52.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.64 $59.29
Premium $4.65 $32.44 $64.88
Diesel $5.30 $36.97 $73.94

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and De Pere. The current time is 04:25:35.

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.