How far is Merrill, WI from Chippewa Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Merrill, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Merrill and Chippewa Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrill and Chippewa Falls.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
85 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business, WI 178: Chippewa Falls
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 29 Business
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 124
4 m · 1 sec · State Highway 124
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 124
3154 ft · 1 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on Bridge Street
2628 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bridge Street
25 m · 3 sec · North Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street
884 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrill and Chippewa Falls.
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
Continue straight
85 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Merrill and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chippewa Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrill to Chippewa Falls?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Abbotsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Merrill and 52.9 miles from Chippewa Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Merrill and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chippewa Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Abbotsford
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 Abbotsford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrill and Chippewa Falls. Straight-line distance: 85.11 mi (136.97 km).
#1 Merrill
City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,953 |
| Coordinates | 45.1805200, -89.6834600 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chippewa Falls
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,407 |
| Coordinates | 44.9369100, -91.3929300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
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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