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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
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.
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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
87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
71.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 55, WI 160: Pulaski, Seymour
1835 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 55
660 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 160
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160
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Continue on West Pulaski Street
2629 ft · 50 sec · West Pulaski Street
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Turn left onto North Saint Augustine Street
2232 ft · 38 sec · North Saint Augustine Street
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Continue on State Highway 32
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto County Highway S
11.6 mi · 20 min · County Highway S
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Turn right onto County Road J
1353 ft · 37 sec · County Road J
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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.
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
87.7 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rib Mountain.
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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).
#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 Suamico
Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,963 |
| Coordinates | 44.7174900, -88.0092700 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Suamico (-88.00927, 44.71749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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