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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.29 mi
03h 48m
Flight
172.12 mi
277 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.12 mi
Kilometers
277 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.29 mi
Kilometers
309.46 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T02:39
Arrive Green Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 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
Rib Mountain
WI

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
95.9 mi
01h 54m
To Green Bay
96.4 mi
01h 54m

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

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

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.

  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

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29, CTH EB: Packerland Drive

    694 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    89 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Packerland Drive

    67 m · 4 sec · North Packerland Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Packerland Drive

    66 m · 4 sec · North Packerland Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    2421 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue

    644 ft · 11 sec · Shawano Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue

    45 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue

    575 ft · 10 sec · Shawano Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Shawano Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Shawano Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue

    1340 ft · 29 sec · Shawano Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shawano Avenue

    49 m · 9 sec · Shawano Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Shawano Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Shawano Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1416 ft · 33 sec · West Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1202 ft · 39 sec · North Broadway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Dousman Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Dousman Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
175 mi · 91%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
Shawano Avenue
3.15 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.48 mi · 1%
WI 29
0.45 mi
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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rib Mountain
01h 54m from Eau Claire
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

6 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

7 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

41 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

43 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Green Bay. Straight-line distance: 172.12 mi (277 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Green Bay

#2 Green Bay

City in and county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin

Population2,189
Coordinates44.5191600, -88.0198300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Green Bay (-88.01983, 44.51916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.69 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.38 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Green Bay. The current time is 02:39:42.

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.