How far is Eau Claire, WI from Ringle, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Ringle, WI is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 15m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Ringle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Ringle.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: Ringle
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto County Road Q
3075 ft · 2 min · County Road Q
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Ringle.
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 Ringle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Ringle?
The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 56.4 miles from Eau Claire and 56.7 miles from Ringle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 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 Ringle.
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 Ringle. Straight-line distance: 101.68 mi (163.64 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 Ringle
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,743 |
| Coordinates | 44.8910800, -89.4256700 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ringle (-89.42567, 44.89108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 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 | $15.05 | $30.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
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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