How far is Lima, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Lima, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lima and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima and Eau Claire.
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Start on County Highway V
2356 ft · 1 min · County Highway V
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Continue on County Highway V
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway V
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Turn right onto County Road VV
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road VV
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road R
29 m · 7 sec · County Road R
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Turn right onto State Highway 85
11.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 85
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Continue on County Road H
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road H
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Continue on State Highway 85
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 85
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37
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Turn slight right onto US 12 East
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Clairemont Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Clairemont Avenue
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Turn right
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Street
45 m · 4 sec · Patton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lexington Boulevard
83 m · 8 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn straight
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Washington Street
879 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left 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 Lima and Eau Claire.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 85
Turn right onto State Highway 85
11.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lima and Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rock Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Lima and 13.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lima and Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Rock Falls
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 Rock Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.56 km).
#1 Lima
Town in Pepin County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,957 |
| Coordinates | 44.6338500, -91.8729500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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