How far is Eau Claire, WI from Suamico, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Suamico, WI is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Suamico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Suamico.
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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
71.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 55, WI 160: Pulaski, Seymour
1835 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 55
660 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 160
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160
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Continue on West Pulaski Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Pulaski Street
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Turn straight onto South Wisconsin Street
1697 ft · 29 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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Continue on East Cedar Street
779 ft · 13 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn straight onto South Wisconsin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Wisconsin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Crest Drive
68 m · 4 sec · Crest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Crest Drive
3.9 mi · 7 min · Crest Drive
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Continue on County Road B
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road B
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Continue on School Lane
4.1 mi · 7 min · School Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward School Lane
40 m · 3 sec · School Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto School Lane
767 ft · 15 sec · School Lane
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Continue on Sunset Beach Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sunset Beach Road
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Turn right onto County Road J
933 ft · 26 sec · County Road J
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1411 ft · 39 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Suamico.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eau Claire and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Suamico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Suamico?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Rib Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Eau Claire and 94.8 miles from Suamico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Suamico.
Stop Ideas Near Rib Mountain
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 Rib Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Suamico. Straight-line distance: 170.26 mi (274.01 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 Suamico
Village in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 13,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.6319400, -88.0392700 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Suamico (-88.03927, 44.63194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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