How far is Eau Claire, WI from Oconto Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Oconto Falls, WI is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Oconto Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Oconto Falls.
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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
51.8 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left onto County Road MMM
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM
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Continue on West Green Bay Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Green Bay Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
100 m · 17 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
985 ft · 45 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Ellis Street
98 m · 20 sec · North Ellis Street
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Turn left onto East Green Bay Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Green Bay Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
15.9 mi · 27 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on West Main Street
3074 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on North McKenzie Street
1788 ft · 30 sec · North McKenzie Street
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Continue on North McKenzie Avenue
751 ft · 15 sec · North McKenzie Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · East Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Oconto Falls.
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.
Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Oconto Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Oconto Falls?
The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Marathon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Eau Claire and 92 miles from Oconto Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eau Claire and Sunny near Oconto Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Marathon
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 Marathon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Oconto Falls. Straight-line distance: 164.44 mi (264.64 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 Oconto Falls
Fourth-class city in Oconto County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,299 |
| Coordinates | 44.8738800, -88.1428800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oconto Falls (-88.14288, 44.87388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.44 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
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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