How far is Eau Claire, WI from Paddock Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Paddock Lake, WI is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Paddock Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Paddock Lake.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Brackett Avenue
1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Turn slight right
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Hastings Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan
947 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
158 m · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street
90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto 248th Avenue
1689 ft · 1 min · 248th Avenue
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Turn right onto 69th Place
156 m · 23 sec · 69th Place
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Continue on 245th Avenue
119 m · 17 sec · 245th Avenue
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Continue on 244th Avenue
1478 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 244th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Paddock Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paddock Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Paddock Lake?
The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Eau Claire and 132.8 miles from Paddock Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paddock Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Paddock Lake. Straight-line distance: 229.22 mi (368.9 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 Paddock Lake
City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 42.5775200, -88.1050900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paddock Lake (-88.10509, 42.57752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.81 | $79.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.56 | $87.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.65 | $99.29 |
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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