How far is Little Black, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Little Black, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chippewa and Clark counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Black and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Black and Eau Claire.
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Start on Black Birch Drive
29 m · 10 sec · Black Birch Drive
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Turn left onto Apple Avenue
807 ft · 36 sec · Apple Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street
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Continue on Hiline Avenue
961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
2138 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive
3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive
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Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street
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Continue on Germania Street
893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Farwell Street
2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street
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Turn right 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 Little Black and Eau Claire.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
WI 29 West
Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny leaving Little Black and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Black to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Stanley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Little Black and 39.1 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Black and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Stanley
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 Stanley.
Stanley, WI
Chippewa Falls, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Abbotsford-Colby, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Black and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 60.67 mi (97.64 km).
#1 Little Black
Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,112 |
| Coordinates | 45.1060800, -90.3295800 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
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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