How far is Eau Claire, WI from Dover, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Dover, WI is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Clark County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Dover.
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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
54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Spruce Street, Hiline Avenue
2019 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Hiline Avenue
1447 ft · 35 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Continue on West Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
42 m · 4 sec · North 8th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North 8th Street
2022 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street
38 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street
1609 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
27.7 mi · 38 min · State Highway 13
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Turn slight right
1368 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Highway A
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway A
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Turn right onto County Road K
6.2 mi · 15 min · County Road K
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Turn right onto Spring Drive
1 mi · 4 min · Spring Drive
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Turn left onto West Cherry Road
20 m · 5 sec · West Cherry Road
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Turn right onto County Highway D
3.9 mi · 10 min · County Highway D
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Turn left onto County Road D
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road D
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Martins Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Martins Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martins Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Dover.
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
54.5 mi · 01h 02m
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 Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Dover?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Curtiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Eau Claire and 61.2 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eau Claire and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Curtiss
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 Curtiss.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Dover. Straight-line distance: 87.17 mi (140.29 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 Dover
Unincorporated community in Price County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,265 |
| Coordinates | 45.6716200, -90.1876500 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-90.18765, 45.67162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
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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