How far is Eau Claire, WI from Pine River, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Pine River, WI is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Clark County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Pine River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Pine River.
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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 right to continue on US 51 North, US 52 North: Wausau, Merill
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 51 North: Merrill
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH WW: Brokaw
2220 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway WW
1.2 km · 2 min · County Highway WW
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Pine River.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny near Pine River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Pine River?
The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Curtiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Eau Claire and 56.5 miles from Pine River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny near Pine River.
Stop Ideas Near Curtiss
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 Curtiss.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Pine River. Straight-line distance: 94.39 mi (151.9 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 Pine River
Town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.1341300, -89.6220700 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine River (-89.62207, 45.13413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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