How far is Eau Claire, WI from Frederic, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Frederic, WI is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Frederic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Frederic.
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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
53.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland
1912 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Knapp Street
73 m · 4 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
153 m · 10 sec · West Knapp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Knapp Street
41 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
129 m · 8 sec · West Knapp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street
39 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
139 m · 9 sec · West Knapp Street
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Turn straight onto Knapp Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue
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Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue
6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
726 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on State Highway 48
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 48
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Turn right onto 10th Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 300th Avenue
14.2 mi · 21 min · 300th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Wisconsin Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street West
76 m · 8 sec · Oak Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Frederic.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
River Prairie Drive
Merge slight left
53.9 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frederic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Frederic?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Eau Claire and 49.8 miles from Frederic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frederic.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Frederic. Straight-line distance: 75.18 mi (120.99 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 Frederic
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,080 |
| Coordinates | 45.6591200, -92.4671400 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederic (-92.46714, 45.65912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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