How far is Eau Claire, WI from Park Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Park Falls, WI is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
138.3 mi
03h 08m
Flight
93.02 mi
149.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.02 mi
Kilometers
149.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.3 mi
Kilometers
222.57 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-22T20:54
Arrive Park Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Dorchester
WI

Village in Marathon and Clark counties in Wisconsin, United States

From Eau Claire
69.1 mi
01h 34m
To Park Falls
69.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Park Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Park Falls.

  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

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Spruce Street, Hiline Avenue

    2019 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hiline Avenue

    1447 ft · 35 sec · Hiline Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  16. 16

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North 8th Street

    42 m · 4 sec · North 8th Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North 8th Street

    2022 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street

    1609 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 13

    39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13

  22. 22

    Continue on South Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  24. 24

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  26. 26

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  27. 27

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1502 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street South

  29. 29

    Continue on Birch Street

    1079 ft · 37 sec · Birch Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Birch Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Park Falls.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
64.7 mi · 47%
WI 29 East
55 mi · 40%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 4%
South Lake Avenue
2.42 mi · 2%
South 8th Street
1.94 mi · 1%
Birch Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 East

Merge slight left

54.5 mi · 01h 02m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorchester
01h 34m from Eau Claire
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Park Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Park Falls?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Eau Claire and 69.2 miles from Park Falls.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eau Claire and Sunny near Park Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Dorchester

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

8 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

48 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

54 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

56 mi away
555 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Park Falls. Straight-line distance: 93.02 mi (149.7 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Park Falls

#2 Park Falls

City in Price County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,192
Coordinates45.9344000, -90.4415500
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Park Falls (-90.44155, 45.9344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Park Falls. The current time is 20:54:53.

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.