How far is Eau Claire, WI from North Fond du Lac, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to North Fond du Lac, WI is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.29 mi
04h 10m
Flight
164.28 mi
264.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.28 mi
Kilometers
264.39 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.29 mi
Kilometers
322.34 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-19T06:37
Arrive North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Junction City
WI

Village in Portage County Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
100 mi
02h 05m
To North Fond du Lac
100.3 mi
02h 05m

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
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and North Fond du Lac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and North Fond du Lac.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brackett Avenue

    1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    157 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hastings Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  18. 18

    Continue on West Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 10

    21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    122 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 10

    28.5 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street

    959 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto County Road OO

    2135 ft · 46 sec · County Road OO

  33. 33

    Continue on Winnebago Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Street

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto Prospect Avenue

    1179 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn sharp right onto Harrison Street

    126 m · 24 sec · Harrison Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue

    642 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and North Fond du Lac.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
82 mi · 41%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 26%
I 41 South
19.7 mi · 10%
US 53 South
17.6 mi · 9%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 6%
I 39 South
7.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

50.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
164.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
02h 05m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to North Fond du Lac?

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Eau Claire and 100.3 miles from North Fond du Lac.

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

The direct path is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

17 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

17 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

23 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

42 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and North Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 164.28 mi (264.39 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
North Fond du Lac

#2 North Fond du Lac

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population5,059
Coordinates43.8113800, -88.4834400
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: North Fond du Lac (-88.48344, 43.81138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 North Fond du Lac. The current time is 06:37:48.

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.