How far is Green Lake, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Green Lake, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 48m.
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 Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Lake and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Lake and Eau Claire.
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Start on Bayview Court
15 m · 8 sec · Bayview Court
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Turn left onto South Street
650 ft · 19 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto South Lawson Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Lawson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 23
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
46 m · 3 sec
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Montello Street
3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on West Montello Street
635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street
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Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82
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Keep slight right
85 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Lake and Eau Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Green Lake and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Lake to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Green Lake and 82.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Green Lake and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Lake and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 142.14 mi (228.75 km).
#1 Green Lake
City in and county seat of Green Lake County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 43.8441500, -88.9601100 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.80 | $43.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.66 | $61.31 |
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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