How far is Little Round Lake, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Little Round Lake, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
106.55 mi
01h 52m
Flight
79.96 mi
128.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.96 mi
Kilometers
128.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.55 mi
Kilometers
171.48 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM CDT
Return by in Little Round Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Round Lake
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Round Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rice Lake
WI

City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States

From Little Round Lake
54.2 mi
00h 56m
To Eau Claire
52.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
53°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Akikaandag Lane

    1487 ft · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Akikaandag Lane

    102 m · 19 sec · Akikaandag Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Round Lake School Road

    2269 ft · 2 min · Round Lake School Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Froemel Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Froemel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway K

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway E

    1142 ft · 23 sec · County Highway E

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto County Road K

    7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road K

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road B

    14 mi · 25 min · County Road B

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    109 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    144 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road B
86.1 mi · 81%
County Road K
7.21 mi · 7%
State Highway 70
5.88 mi · 6%
State Highway 27
3.57 mi · 3%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Froemel Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road B

Merge slight right

71.9 mi · 01h 20m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice Lake
00h 56m from Little Round Lake
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Little Round Lake and Rain near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Rice Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Little Round Lake and 52.3 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Little Round Lake and Rain near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Rice Lake

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

72 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

73 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

75 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

81 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Round Lake and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 79.96 mi (128.68 km).

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#1 Little Round Lake

Situated within the glaciated landscape of Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin, this lake lies at an elevation of 1319 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates45.9649500, -91.3679500
Altitude402
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: (-91.361725, 45.964875)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $15.48
Round trip
$30.95
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $15.48 $30.95
Mid-grade $4.72 $17.73 $35.46
Premium $5.30 $19.91 $39.83
Diesel $6.19 $23.28 $46.56

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Round Lake and Eau Claire. The current time is 14:29:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.