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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Keshena, WI is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
163.18 mi
03h 16m
Flight
140.42 mi
225.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.42 mi
Kilometers
225.98 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.18 mi
Kilometers
262.62 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keshena
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Keshena
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
Edgar
WI

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

From Eau Claire
81.4 mi
01h 38m
To Keshena
81.8 mi
01h 38m

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
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.8 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road MMM

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM

  14. 14

    Continue on West Green Bay Street

    1907 ft · 46 sec · West Green Bay Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1408 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 47

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 55

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 55

  18. 18

    Continue on Ben Warrington Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Ben Warrington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1117 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 47

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 47

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 47

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road VV

    28 m · 3 sec · County Road VV

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road VV

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
140 mi · 86%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 4%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 3%
State Highway 55
3.72 mi · 2%
State Highway 47
2.73 mi · 2%
County Road MMM
2.54 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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgar
01h 38m from Eau Claire
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Keshena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Edgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Eau Claire and 81.8 miles from Keshena.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgar

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

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

25 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

27 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

28 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

54 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Keshena. Straight-line distance: 140.42 mi (225.98 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Keshena

Census-designated place in and county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin

Population1,262
Coordinates44.8838700, -88.6337200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Keshena (-88.63372, 44.88387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $21.72
Round trip
$43.44
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.72 $43.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.65 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $5.30 $30.55 $61.10

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 Keshena. The current time is 23:37:35.

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.