How far is Martell, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Martell, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
55.29 mi
00h 58m
Flight
44.09 mi
70.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.09 mi
Kilometers
70.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.29 mi
Kilometers
88.98 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sat, May 30, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Martell
Sat, May 30, 8:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martell
2026-05-30T18:22
Arrive Eau Claire
Sat, May 30, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martell
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
Menomonie
WI

City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.

From Martell
27.7 mi
00h 29m
To Eau Claire
27.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martell and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on 801st Avenue

    60 m · 16 sec · 801st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2245 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

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

    1754 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Crossing

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Platt Street

    154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street

    1860 ft · 47 sec · North Farwell Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
801st Avenue
39.4 mi · 71%
North Crossing
4.23 mi · 8%
3rd Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Jeffers Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Truax Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
West Madison Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

801st Avenue

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonie
00h 29m from Martell
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martell 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 Martell to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Menomonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Martell and 27.6 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menomonie

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

1 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

26 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

34 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

39 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martell and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 44.09 mi (70.95 km).

Martell

#1 Martell

Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates44.8296900, -92.3976900
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: 801st Avenue (-92.397697, 44.829667)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.59
Premium $4.65 $9.08 $18.15
Diesel $5.30 $10.34 $20.69

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Martell and Eau Claire. The current time is 18:22:52.

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.