How far is Eau Claire, WI from Pound, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Pound, WI is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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
203.29 mi
04h 20m
Flight
170.51 mi
274.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.51 mi
Kilometers
274.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.29 mi
Kilometers
327.16 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pound
Thu, Apr 16, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 16, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Pound
Thu, Apr 16, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:18 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
Rothschild
WI

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

From Eau Claire
101.4 mi
02h 10m
To Pound
101.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Pound.

  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

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    51.8 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road MMM

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM

  14. 14

    Continue on West Green Bay Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Green Bay Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    100 m · 17 sec · North Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    985 ft · 45 sec · East 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Ellis Street

    98 m · 20 sec · North Ellis Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Green Bay Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Green Bay Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 22

    15.9 mi · 27 min · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    3074 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North McKenzie Street

    1788 ft · 30 sec · North McKenzie Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North McKenzie Avenue

    751 ft · 15 sec · North McKenzie Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1471 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Highland Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Avenue

    87 m · 7 sec · North Chestnut Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto State Hwy 22

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Hwy 22

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2375 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 22

  31. 31

    Turn left onto US 141

    1831 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 141 Business, CTH B: Coleman, Pound

    1862 ft · 52 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto County Road B

    2614 ft · 52 sec · County Road B

  35. 35

    Continue on County Road CP

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road CP

  36. 36

    Continue on 21st Road

    2687 ft · 1 min · 21st Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto County Road Q

    9 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
140 mi · 69%
State Highway 22
24 mi · 12%
US 141
12 mi · 6%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
State Hwy 22
4.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
170.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rothschild
02h 10m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Rain near Pound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Pound?

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Rothschild is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Eau Claire and 101.8 miles from Pound.

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

The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eau Claire and Slight Chance Light Rain near Pound.

Stop Ideas Near Rothschild

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

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

BUS

Wausau, WI

8 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

9 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

37 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

40 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Pound. Straight-line distance: 170.51 mi (274.41 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pound

Village in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Population1,409
Coordinates45.0941500, -88.0339900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Pound (-88.03399, 45.09415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.15 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.3 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Pound. The current time is 23:19:34.

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.