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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Superior, WI is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.7 mi
03h 01m
Flight
135.12 mi
217.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.12 mi
Kilometers
217.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.7 mi
Kilometers
242.53 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Superior
Sat, May 2, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sat, May 2, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-01T23:25
Arrive Superior
Sat, May 2, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:56 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
Beaver Brook
WI

Civil town in Washburn County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
75.3 mi
01h 30m
To Superior
75.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    145.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lenroot Highway

    2327 ft · 1 min · Lenroot Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Belknap Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Belknap Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tower Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Tower Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Tower Avenue

    573 ft · 27 sec · Tower Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tower Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Prairie Drive
146 mi · 97%
Birch Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Belknap Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Lenroot Highway
0.44 mi
South Farwell Street
0.38 mi
East Madison Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

River Prairie Drive

Merge slight left

146 mi · 02h 50m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Brook
01h 30m from Eau Claire
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Superior.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Beaver Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Eau Claire and 75.4 miles from Superior.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Superior.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Brook

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

98 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

102 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

103 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Superior. Straight-line distance: 135.12 mi (217.45 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Superior

#2 Superior

City in and county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin

Population2,265
Coordinates46.7207700, -92.1040800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Superior (-92.10408, 46.72077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Superior. The current time is 23:25:32.

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.