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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.16 mi
04h 39m
Flight
190.15 mi
306.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.15 mi
Kilometers
306.01 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.16 mi
Kilometers
368.79 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marinette
Sun, Apr 26, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 26, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-25T22:25
Arrive Marinette
Sun, Apr 26, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
Hatley
WI

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Eau Claire
114.3 mi
02h 19m
To Marinette
114.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE

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.

  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

    9.7 mi · 17 min · County Highway S

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette

    32.7 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road T

    2167 ft · 43 sec · County Road T

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hall Avenue

    7 m · 2 sec · Hall Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Hall Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marinette Avenue

    156 m · 24 sec · Marinette Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Hall Avenue

    1731 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue

  30. 30

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
160 mi · 70%
US 41
32.7 mi · 14%
County Highway S
13.8 mi · 6%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
State Highway 160
2.73 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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatley
02h 19m from Eau Claire
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Wittenberg, WI

15 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Wausau, WI

24 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

26 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

44 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Marinette. Straight-line distance: 190.15 mi (306.01 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Marinette

#2 Marinette

City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States

Population10,466
Coordinates45.0999800, -87.6306600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Marinette (-87.63066, 45.09998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.61 L · about $30.51
Round trip
$61.01
16.18 gal · 61.22 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Marinette. The current time is 22:25:18.

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.