How far is Mercer, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Mercer, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Wisconsin, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mercer and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mercer and Eau Claire.
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Start on US 51
3.5 mi · 5 min · US 51
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Turn right onto State Highway 47
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 47
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Turn right onto State Highway 182
29 mi · 42 min · State Highway 182
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Continue on Birch Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Continue on 1st Street South
1502 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street South
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 8th Street
1587 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street
43 m · 8 sec · North 8th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street
2020 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street
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Continue on Hiline Avenue
961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Mercer and Eau Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
WI 29 West
Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mercer and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mercer to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Mercer and 68.1 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mercer and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mercer and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 116.58 mi (187.61 km).
#1 Mercer
Civil town in Iron County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,387 |
| Coordinates | 46.1655000, -90.0626600 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.43 | $46.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.64 | $51.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
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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