How far is Eau Claire, WI from Fall Creek, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Fall Creek, WI is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.05 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.35 mi
18.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.35 mi
Kilometers
18.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.05 mi
Kilometers
19.39 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Fall Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Altoona
WI

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
6 mi
00h 09m
To Fall Creek
6 mi
00h 09m

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

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Fall Creek.

  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

    1670 ft · 43 sec · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    117 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Clairemont Avenue

    1919 ft · 44 sec · East Clairemont Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US 12

    8.6 mi · 12 min · US 12

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
8.57 mi · 71%
West Lincoln Avenue
0.76 mi · 6%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 6%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 5%
Hastings Way
0.38 mi · 3%
East Clairemont Avenue
0.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 12

Continue on US 12

8.57 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altoona
00h 09m from Eau Claire
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Fall Creek?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Eau Claire and 6 miles from Fall Creek.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fall Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Altoona

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

5 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

9 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

13 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Menomonie, WI

39 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Fall Creek. Straight-line distance: 11.35 mi (18.26 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Fall Creek

#2 Fall Creek

Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,291
Coordinates44.7635700, -91.2771000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Fall Creek (-91.2771, 44.76357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 Fall Creek. The current time is 04:55:19.

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.