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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Little Suamico, WI is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.57 mi
03h 54m
Flight
171.28 mi
275.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.28 mi
Kilometers
275.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.57 mi
Kilometers
308.31 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Suamico
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Little Suamico
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rib Mountain
WI

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
95.6 mi
01h 57m
To Little Suamico
96 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

    3008 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 55, WI 160: Pulaski, Seymour

    1835 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 55

    660 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 160

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160

  16. 16

    Continue on West Pulaski Street

    2629 ft · 50 sec · West Pulaski Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Saint Augustine Street

    2232 ft · 38 sec · North Saint Augustine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 32

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 32

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Highway S

    11.6 mi · 20 min · County Highway S

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road J

    1353 ft · 37 sec · County Road J

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road J

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
160 mi · 84%
County Highway S
11.6 mi · 6%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
State Highway 160
2.73 mi · 1%
State Highway 32
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
171.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rib Mountain
01h 57m from Eau Claire
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Snow near Little Suamico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Rib Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Eau Claire and 96 miles from Little Suamico.

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

The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Snow near Little Suamico.

Stop Ideas Near Rib Mountain

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

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

6 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

7 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

41 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

43 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Little Suamico. Straight-line distance: 171.28 mi (275.65 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 Suamico

#2 Little Suamico

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population4,963
Coordinates44.7174900, -88.0092700
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Little Suamico (-88.00927, 44.71749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.59 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.18 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Little Suamico. The current time is 04:02:49.

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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.