How far is Eau Claire, WI from Lake Nebagamon, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Lake Nebagamon, WI is about 136.7 miles (220 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.73 mi
02h 42m
Flight
118.11 mi
190.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.11 mi
Kilometers
190.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.73 mi
Kilometers
220.04 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Nebagamon
Fri, May 22, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Fri, May 22, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-22T00:01
Arrive Lake Nebagamon
Fri, May 22, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sarona
WI

Town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States

From Eau Claire
68.4 mi
01h 21m
To Lake Nebagamon
68.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Lake Nebagamon.

  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

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road B

    6.1 mi · 11 min · County Road B

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Coolidge Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Prairie Drive
127 mi · 93%
County Road B
6.15 mi · 4%
Birch Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Coolidge Memorial Highway
1.08 mi · 1%
South Farwell Street
0.38 mi
East Madison Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

River Prairie Drive

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sarona
01h 21m from Eau Claire
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Lake Nebagamon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Lake Nebagamon?

The road trip is about 136.7 miles (220 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sarona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Eau Claire and 68.4 miles from Lake Nebagamon.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Lake Nebagamon.

Stop Ideas Near Sarona

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

97 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

98 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

104 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Lake Nebagamon. Straight-line distance: 118.11 mi (190.08 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Lake Nebagamon

#2 Lake Nebagamon

Village in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Population1,064
Coordinates46.5149400, -91.6999100
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Lake Nebagamon (-91.69991, 46.51494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.26 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.52 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Lake Nebagamon. The current time is 00:01:15.

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.