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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Lind, WI is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
130.57 mi
02h 54m
Flight
89.96 mi
144.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.96 mi
Kilometers
144.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.57 mi
Kilometers
210.13 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lind
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Lind
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Haugen
WI

Village in Barron County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
65.2 mi
01h 27m
To Lind
65.4 mi
01h 27m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 70: Spooner, Stone Lake

    1606 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 70

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  11. 11

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 70

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 35

    46 m · 9 sec · State Highway 35

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 35

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    19 mi · 28 min · State Highway 70

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · West River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West River Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · West River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Anderson Road

    2644 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fish Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Fish Lake Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fish Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Prairie Drive
77.2 mi · 59%
State Highway 70
42.9 mi · 33%
State Highway 35
2.54 mi · 2%
West River Road
1.73 mi · 1%
East Maple Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Birch Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

River Prairie Drive

Merge slight left

76.5 mi · 01h 25m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haugen
01h 27m from Eau Claire
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Lind.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Haugen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Eau Claire and 65.4 miles from Lind.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haugen

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

85 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

86 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

93 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Lind. Straight-line distance: 89.96 mi (144.78 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Lind

Human settlement in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,575
Coordinates45.7399600, -92.7954900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Lind (-92.79549, 45.73996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 Lind. The current time is 21:53:57.

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.