How far is Lake Wazeecha, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Lake Wazeecha, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Wazeecha and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wazeecha and Eau Claire.
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Start on Baltic Drive
120 m · 21 sec · Baltic Drive
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Turn left onto Latvia Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · Latvia Avenue
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Continue on 54th Street South
113 m · 22 sec · 54th Street South
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Turn left onto Kellner Road
1 mi · 2 min · Kellner Road
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Continue on County Highway W
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway W
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Continue on East Riverview Expressway
2 mi · 4 min · East Riverview Expressway
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Turn slight left
94 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
2672 ft · 59 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
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Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 54
11.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 54
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Turn right onto State Highway 80
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 80
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Turn left onto State Highway 54
37.7 mi · 56 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on East Main Street
2045 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 48 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 Lake Wazeecha 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.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Wazeecha 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 Wazeecha to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Brockway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Lake Wazeecha and 49.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Wazeecha and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Brockway
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 Brockway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wazeecha and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 90.95 mi (146.37 km).
#1 Lake Wazeecha
Census designated place
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 44.3710800, -89.7565100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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