How far is Manitowoc, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Manitowoc, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manitowoc and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manitowoc and Eau Claire.
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Start on South 8th Street
28 m · 11 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North: Marinette
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 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 Manitowoc 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
Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
90.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Hatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Manitowoc and 116.6 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manitowoc and Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Hatley
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 Hatley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manitowoc and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 195.89 mi (315.26 km).
#1 Manitowoc
City in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 44.0886100, -87.6575800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.09 | $70.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.40 | $76.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
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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