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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Forestville, WI is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
233.26 mi
04h 38m
Flight
197.38 mi
317.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.38 mi
Kilometers
317.65 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.26 mi
Kilometers
375.4 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Forestville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 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
Hatley
WI

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Eau Claire
116.4 mi
02h 19m
To Forestville
116.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 41 North, US 41 North: Marinette

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1842 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    973 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    2410 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    28.2 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road H

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road H

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 42

  23. 23

    Continue on North Forestville Avenue

    1893 ft · 37 sec · North Forestville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
175 mi · 75%
WI 54 East
28.7 mi · 12%
I 43 South
6.16 mi · 3%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 2%
County Road H
4.48 mi · 2%
US 51 South
4.47 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
197.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatley
02h 19m from Eau Claire
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Forestville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Hatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Eau Claire and 116.9 miles from Forestville.

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

The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eau Claire and Sunny near Forestville.

Stop Ideas Near Hatley

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

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

BUS

Wittenberg, WI

15 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Wausau, WI

24 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

26 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

44 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Forestville. Straight-line distance: 197.38 mi (317.65 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Forestville

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

Population1,110
Coordinates44.6900000, -87.4792600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Forestville (-87.47926, 44.69)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.16 L · about $31.04
Round trip
$62.07
16.46 gal · 62.32 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.04 $62.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.00 $70.00
Premium $4.65 $38.30 $76.60
Diesel $5.30 $43.65 $87.30

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 Forestville. The current time is 22:02:46.

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.