How far is Lac du Flambeau, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Lac du Flambeau, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.9 mi
02h 53m
Flight
111.71 mi
179.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.71 mi
Kilometers
179.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.9 mi
Kilometers
244.46 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in Lac du Flambeau
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lac du Flambeau
2026-04-23T07:05
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lac du Flambeau
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Marathon
WI

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Lac du Flambeau
89.9 mi
01h 26m
To Eau Claire
62 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lac du Flambeau and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lac du Flambeau and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Simpson Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Simpson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waswagon Street

    1691 ft · 38 sec · Waswagon Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Abe Road

    3010 ft · 51 sec · Old Abe Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 47

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 47

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    2222 ft · 41 sec · 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Oneida Street

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Oneida Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lac du Flambeau and Eau Claire.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
90.1 mi · 59%
Oneida Street
66.7 mi · 44%
State Highway 47
10.8 mi · 7%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 4%
Elm Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Continue straight

89.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marathon
01h 26m from Lac du Flambeau
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lac du Flambeau and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lac du Flambeau to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Marathon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Lac du Flambeau and 62 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lac du Flambeau and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Marathon

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

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

15 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

17 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

37 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

49 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lac du Flambeau and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 111.71 mi (179.78 km).

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#1 Lac du Flambeau

Census designated place

Population3,517
Coordinates45.9696700, -89.8921000
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Eau Claire

#2 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Simpson Avenue (-89.892189, 45.96963)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $20.21
Round trip
$40.43
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.21 $40.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.80 $45.59
Premium $4.65 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $5.30 $28.43 $56.86

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lac du Flambeau and Eau Claire. The current time is 07:05:54.

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.