How far is Eau Claire, WI from Green Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Green Bay, WI is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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 Green Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Green Bay.
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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
87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
86.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29, CTH EB: Packerland Drive
694 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
89 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Packerland Drive
67 m · 4 sec · North Packerland Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Packerland Drive
66 m · 4 sec · North Packerland Drive
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Turn slight right
2421 ft · 41 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue
644 ft · 11 sec · Shawano Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue
45 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue
575 ft · 10 sec · Shawano Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Shawano Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue
1340 ft · 29 sec · Shawano Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue
49 m · 9 sec · Shawano Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Shawano Avenue
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1416 ft · 33 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1202 ft · 39 sec · North Broadway
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Turn right onto Dousman Street
15 m · 2 sec · Dousman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dousman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Green Bay.
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
87.7 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Green Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Green Bay?
The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Rib Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Eau Claire and 96.4 miles from Green Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 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 Green Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Rib Mountain
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 Rib Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Green Bay. Straight-line distance: 172.12 mi (277 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 Green Bay
City in and county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.5191600, -88.0198300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Bay (-88.01983, 44.51916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
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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