How far is Marinette, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Marinette, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marinette and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marinette and Eau Claire.
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Start on Riverside Avenue
8 m · 9 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Hall Avenue
1302 ft · 48 sec · Hall Avenue
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Continue on Marinette Avenue
576 ft · 22 sec · Marinette Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Hall Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road T
60 m · 17 sec · County Road T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road T
2172 ft · 43 sec · County Road T
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right
36.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH S
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway S
9.5 mi · 17 min · County Highway S
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on North Saint Augustine Street
2232 ft · 40 sec · North Saint Augustine Street
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Turn right onto West Pulaski Street
2629 ft · 44 sec · West Pulaski Street
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Continue on State Highway 160
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160
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Take the ramp right
44.8 mi · 52 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 Marinette 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marinette 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 Marinette to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Ringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Marinette and 114.6 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marinette and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Ringle
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 Ringle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marinette and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 190.15 mi (306.01 km).
#1 Marinette
City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States
| Population | 10,466 |
| Coordinates | 45.0999800, -87.6306600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.55 | $61.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.45 | $68.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.70 | $75.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.96 | $85.92 |
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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