How far is Eau Claire, WI from Little Black, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Little Black, WI is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Little Black.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Little Black.
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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
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left onto Apple Avenue
807 ft · 38 sec · Apple Avenue
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Turn right onto Black Birch Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Black Birch Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Black Birch Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Little Black.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Little Black.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Little Black?
The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Thorp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Eau Claire and 38.2 miles from Little Black.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Little Black.
Stop Ideas Near Thorp
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Little Black. Straight-line distance: 60.67 mi (97.64 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 Little Black
Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,112 |
| Coordinates | 45.1060800, -90.3295800 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Black (-90.32958, 45.10608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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