How far is Eau Claire, WI from Marinette, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Marinette, WI is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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 04h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Marinette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Marinette.
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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
9.7 mi · 17 min · County Highway S
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Turn left
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on County Road T
2167 ft · 43 sec · County Road T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hall Avenue
7 m · 2 sec · Hall Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hall Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marinette Avenue
156 m · 24 sec · Marinette Avenue
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Continue on Hall Avenue
1731 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Marinette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Marinette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Marinette?
The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Hatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Eau Claire and 114.8 miles from Marinette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Marinette.
Stop Ideas Near Hatley
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 Hatley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Marinette. Straight-line distance: 190.15 mi (306.01 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 Marinette
City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States
| Population | 10,466 |
| Coordinates | 45.0999800, -87.6306600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marinette (-87.63066, 45.09998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.51 | $61.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.41 | $68.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
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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