How far is Eau Claire, WI from Kiel, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Kiel, WI is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Kiel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Kiel.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Brackett Avenue
1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Turn slight right
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Hastings Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on West Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US Highway 10
28.5 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
10.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
1486 ft · 20 sec · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 49 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P
779 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH P South
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Racine Road
564 ft · 20 sec · Racine Road
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Melissa Street
1898 ft · 58 sec · Melissa Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Plank Road
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Continue on US Highway 10
3.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 10
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Turn slight right onto Sherwood, Hilbert
1.4 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 114
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 114
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 114
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 114
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 114
42 m · 3 sec · Highway 114
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 114
2651 ft · 41 sec · Highway 114
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Continue on Veterans Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue
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Continue on Military Road
1099 ft · 22 sec · Military Road
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Continue on State Highway 55/114
3004 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 55/114
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 114
6.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 114
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Continue on West Main Street
2237 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 8th Street
8 mi · 12 min · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Chestnut Street
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Drive
3 mi · 4 min · Milwaukee Drive
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Continue on Calumet Avenue
741 ft · 13 sec · Calumet Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 7th Street
2675 ft · 50 sec · 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fremont Street
1100 ft · 19 sec · Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Kiel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Kiel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Kiel?
The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Stevens Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Eau Claire and 108.1 miles from Kiel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Kiel.
Stop Ideas Near Stevens Point
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 Stevens Point.
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Kiel. Straight-line distance: 181.96 mi (292.84 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 Kiel
City in Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,483 |
| Coordinates | 43.9124900, -88.0356500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kiel (-88.03565, 43.91249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
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 · May 13, 2026
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