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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
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 and Clark counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Spruce Street, Hiline Avenue
2019 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Hiline Avenue
1447 ft · 35 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Continue on West Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
42 m · 4 sec · North 8th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North 8th Street
2022 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street
38 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street
1609 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1502 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street South
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Continue on Birch Street
1079 ft · 37 sec · Birch Street
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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.
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
54.5 mi · 01h 02m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dorchester.
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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).
#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 Park Falls
City in Price County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.9344000, -90.4415500 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Falls (-90.44155, 45.9344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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