How far is Eau Claire, WI from Little Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Little Falls, WI is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
71.53 mi
01h 39m
Flight
55.13 mi
88.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.53 mi
Kilometers
115.11 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 11:25 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, May 31, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-31T09:45
Arrive Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 11:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Knapp
WI

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
35.7 mi
00h 49m
To Little Falls
35.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 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 Little Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Little Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 54 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Madison Street

    2845 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 25 sec · Bellinger Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Platt Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Crossing

    4 mi · 6 min · North Crossing

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East

    2749 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 10th Avenue

    13.9 mi · 21 min · 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46

    45 m · 9 sec · State Highway 46

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 46

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Highway C

    936 ft · 26 sec · County Highway C

  23. 23

    Continue on 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Highway P

    89 m · 8 sec · County Highway P

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · County Highway P

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 East
39.2 mi · 55%
10th Avenue
13.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 46
6.82 mi · 10%
North Crossing
3.98 mi · 6%
110th Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 East

Merge slight left

38.7 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knapp
00h 49m from Eau Claire
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Little Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Little Falls?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Knapp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Eau Claire and 35.8 miles from Little Falls.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Little Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Knapp

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

15 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

40 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

48 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

52 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.73 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Little Falls

#2 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Little Falls (-92.41881, 45.27385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.01
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.50 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.65 $11.73 $23.46
Diesel $5.30 $13.37 $26.73

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Little Falls. The current time is 09:45:47.

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.