How far is Eau Claire, WI from Potter Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Potter Lake, WI is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Potter Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Potter 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 left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
45.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway C
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Highway C
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Turn left onto US Highway 18
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on West Summit Avenue
122 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue
160 m · 13 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Wales Road
9 m · 2 sec · North Wales Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
1573 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
43 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
21 m · 4 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on North Rochester Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Rochester Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway ES
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Highway ES
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Turn left onto Miramar Road
1258 ft · 55 sec · Miramar Road
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Continue on Miramar Road
1327 ft · 1 min · Miramar Road
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1054 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Potter 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Potter Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Potter Lake?
The road trip is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Eau Claire and 119.2 miles from Potter Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Potter Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
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 Lyndon Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Potter Lake. Straight-line distance: 208.67 mi (335.82 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 Potter Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 42.8216800, -88.3489800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potter Lake (-88.34898, 42.82168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.09 | $78.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.55 | $89.11 |
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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