How far is Eau Claire, WI from Rib Mountain, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Rib Mountain, WI is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clark County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Rib Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Rib Mountain.
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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 left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Rib Mountain Drive
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Rib Mountain Drive
1031 ft · 27 sec · Rib Mountain Drive
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Continue on State Park Road
1433 ft · 1 min · State Park Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Violet Lane
86 m · 15 sec · Violet Lane
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Turn right onto Fern Lane
2614 ft · 2 min · Fern Lane
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Turn right onto Bittersweet Road
83 m · 12 sec · Bittersweet Road
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Continue on Bellflower Street
1222 ft · 55 sec · Bellflower Street
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Turn right onto Camelia Lane
562 ft · 30 sec · Camelia Lane
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Turn left onto Begonia Street
135 m · 24 sec · Begonia Street
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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 Rib Mountain.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rib Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Rib Mountain?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Owen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Eau Claire and 51.1 miles from Rib Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rib Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Owen
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 Owen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Rib Mountain. Straight-line distance: 89.56 mi (144.13 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 Rib Mountain
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,890 |
| Coordinates | 44.9127500, -89.6754000 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rib Mountain (-89.6754, 44.91275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
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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