How far is Eau Claire, WI from Lac du Flambeau, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Lac du Flambeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Lac du Flambeau.
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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
54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Spruce Street, Hiline Avenue
2019 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Hiline Avenue
1447 ft · 35 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Continue on West Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
42 m · 4 sec · North 8th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North 8th Street
2022 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street
38 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street
1609 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
2392 ft · 1 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1266 ft · 31 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
26.4 mi · 36 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto County Road D
4.1 mi · 7 min · County Road D
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Continue on Waswagon Street
132 m · 12 sec · Waswagon Street
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Turn right onto Simpson Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Simpson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Lac du Flambeau.
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
54.5 mi · 01h 02m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lac du Flambeau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Lac du Flambeau?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Eau Claire and 82.3 miles from Lac du Flambeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lac du Flambeau.
Stop Ideas Near Medford
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 Medford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Lac du Flambeau. Straight-line distance: 111.71 mi (179.78 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 Lac du Flambeau
Census designated place
| Population | 3,517 |
| Coordinates | 45.9696700, -89.8921000 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lac du Flambeau (-89.8921, 45.96967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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