How far is Little Chute, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Little Chute, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.08 mi
03h 08m
Flight
160.83 mi
258.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.83 mi
Kilometers
258.83 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.08 mi
Kilometers
331.65 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Little Chute
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Chute
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Chute
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Milladore
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Little Chute
93.9 mi
01h 34m
To Eau Claire
112.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Chute and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Chute and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    15 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1746 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1575 ft · 35 sec · South Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Kimberly Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Kimberly Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    26 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1192 ft · 27 sec · South Railroad Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1909 ft · 33 sec · County Road CE

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE

  11. 11

    Continue on East College Avenue

    568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1731 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1 km · 44 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    1491 ft · 19 sec · Tri-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 10

    13.6 mi · 16 min · US Highway 10

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield

    30 mi · 35 min · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    86 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10

    744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  25. 25

    Continue on East Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  27. 27

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Chute and Eau Claire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
129 mi · 62%
10th Street
17.9 mi · 9%
US 10 West
15 mi · 7%
Tri-County Expressway
6.7 mi · 3%
I 39 North
6.62 mi · 3%
East Division Street
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

46.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
160.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milladore
01h 34m from Little Chute
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Little Chute and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Chute to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milladore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Little Chute and 112.2 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Little Chute and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Milladore

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

23 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

24 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

24 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

43 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Chute and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 160.83 mi (258.83 km).

Little Chute

#1 Little Chute

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population12,164
Coordinates44.2799900, -88.3184400
Altitude223
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: West Main Street (-88.318439, 44.27996)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.83
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.42 $54.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.65 $33.83 $67.67
Diesel $5.30 $38.56 $77.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Chute and Eau Claire. The current time is 23:48:12.

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.