How far is Eau Claire, WI from Little Round Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Little Round Lake, WI is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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 Barron County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Little Round Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Little Round Lake.
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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
71.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto County Road B
14 mi · 25 min · County Road B
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto County Road K
7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road K
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Continue on County Highway E
1142 ft · 23 sec · County Highway E
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Turn straight onto County Highway K
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway K
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Turn right onto Froemel Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Froemel Road
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Turn left onto Round Lake School Road
2269 ft · 2 min · Round Lake School Road
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Turn left onto Akikaandag Lane
102 m · 16 sec · Akikaandag Lane
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Continue on Akikaandag Lane
1487 ft · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Akikaandag Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Little Round Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
River Prairie Drive
Merge slight left
71.8 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Rain leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Little Round Lake?
The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Rice Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Eau Claire and 54.3 miles from Little Round Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Eau Claire and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Rice Lake
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 Rice Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Little Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 79.96 mi (128.68 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 Round Lake
Situated within the glaciated landscape of Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin, this lake lies at an elevation of 1319 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.9649500, -91.3679500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Round Lake (-91.36795, 45.96495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $4.12 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
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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