How far is Eau Claire, WI from Denmark, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Denmark, WI is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.55 mi
04h 09m
Flight
183.47 mi
295.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.47 mi
Kilometers
295.27 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.55 mi
Kilometers
337.24 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denmark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T02:39
Arrive Denmark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Schofield
WI

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Eau Claire
104.6 mi
02h 04m
To Denmark
105 mi
02h 04m

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
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Denmark.

  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

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1653 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East

    2513 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 96, CTH KB: Greenleaf, Denmark

    1501 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    744 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Depere Road

    750 ft · 15 sec · Depere Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depere Road

    40 m · 8 sec · Depere Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Depere Road

    2791 ft · 1 min · Depere Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    141 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    59 m · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    66 m · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
175 mi · 84%
I 43 South
9.91 mi · 5%
WI 172 East
6.52 mi · 3%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
I 41 South
3.55 mi · 2%
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 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
183.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schofield
02h 04m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Denmark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Denmark?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Schofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Eau Claire and 105 miles from Denmark.

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

The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schofield

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

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

BUS

Wausau, WI

6 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

7 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

36 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

42 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Denmark. Straight-line distance: 183.47 mi (295.27 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Denmark

#2 Denmark

Village in Wisconsin

Population2,271
Coordinates44.3477700, -87.8273200
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Denmark (-87.82732, 44.34777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.99 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.78 gal · 55.98 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.65 $34.39 $68.79
Diesel $5.30 $39.20 $78.39

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 Denmark. The current time is 02:39:34.

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.