How far is Lake Nebagamon, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Lake Nebagamon, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.47 mi
02h 12m
Flight
118.11 mi
190.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.11 mi
Kilometers
190.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.47 mi
Kilometers
221.23 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Fri, May 22, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Nebagamon
Fri, May 22, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Nebagamon
2026-05-21T23:02
Arrive Eau Claire
Fri, May 22, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Nebagamon
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
Sarona
WI

Town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States

From Lake Nebagamon
68.6 mi
01h 06m
To Eau Claire
68.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Nebagamon and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Coolidge Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road B/P

    6.1 mi · 11 min · County Road B/P

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    65 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1688 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    56 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road B/P
133 mi · 97%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Coolidge Memorial Highway
1.08 mi · 1%
River Prairie Drive
0.85 mi · 1%
North Farwell Street
0.38 mi
East Madison Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road B/P

Keep slight left

79.7 mi · 01h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sarona
01h 06m from Lake Nebagamon
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Nebagamon and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Nebagamon to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Sarona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Lake Nebagamon and 68.8 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Nebagamon and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Sarona

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

97 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

98 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

104 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Nebagamon and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 118.11 mi (190.08 km).

Lake Nebagamon

#1 Lake Nebagamon

Village in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Population1,064
Coordinates46.5149400, -91.6999100
Altitude351
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: County Road B (-91.69994, 46.514989)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $4.65 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.30 $25.72 $51.45

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Nebagamon and Eau Claire. The current time is 23:02:30.

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.