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

The driving distance from Little Falls, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.88 mi
01h 19m
Flight
55.13 mi
88.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.88 mi
Kilometers
115.68 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, May 31, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-05-31T08:37
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, May 31, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Knapp
WI

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

From Little Falls
36 mi
00h 39m
To Eau Claire
35.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway P

    89 m · 13 sec · County Highway P

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    936 ft · 28 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

    44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

    14 mi · 21 min · US Highway 63

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1912 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls

    1754 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Crossing

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Platt Street

    154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street

    1860 ft · 47 sec · North Farwell Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 63
53 mi · 74%
North Crossing
4.23 mi · 6%
110th Street
1.49 mi · 2%
45th Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Jeffers Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 63

Merge slight left

39 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knapp
00h 39m from Little Falls
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Little Falls 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 Falls to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 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?

Knapp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Little Falls and 35.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Little Falls and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Knapp

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

15 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

40 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

48 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

52 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.73 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
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: 130th Street (-92.418732, 45.273948)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and Eau Claire. The current time is 08:37:38.

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.