How far is Eau Claire, WI from Lincoln, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Lincoln, WI is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Lincoln.
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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
87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 North, US 41 North: Marinette
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1842 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
2410 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P, CTH DK: Dyckesville
1531 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Sugarbush Road
1043 ft · 29 sec · North Sugarbush Road
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Continue on County Road DK
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road DK
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Turn right onto County Road S
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road S
4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road S
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Turn left onto Red River Lincoln T L Road
26 m · 4 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Lincoln.
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
87.7 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Snow near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Ringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Eau Claire and 109.3 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Snow near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Ringle
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 Ringle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 189.8 mi (305.45 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 Lincoln
Town in Vilas County, Wisconin, United States
| Population | 1,521 |
| Coordinates | 44.6180500, -87.6420400 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-87.64204, 44.61805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.04 | $58.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.84 | $71.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
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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