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

The driving distance from Milltown, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.8 mi
01h 43m
Flight
69.71 mi
112.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.71 mi
Kilometers
112.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.8 mi
Kilometers
159.01 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Milltown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milltown
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milltown
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
Cameron
WI

Human settlement in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Milltown
49.3 mi
00h 51m
To Eau Claire
49.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bank Street

    44 m · 9 sec · Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    105 m · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 35

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35

  4. 4

    Continue on 160th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 160th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 35

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 35

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    2332 ft · 59 sec · West 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto North 2nd Street

    111 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East North Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 48

    21.4 mi · 32 min · State Highway 48

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 22 1/2 Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Knapp Avenue

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knapp Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Knapp Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Knapp Avenue

    61 m · 4 sec · Knapp Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Knapp Avenue
60.1 mi · 61%
State Highway 48
21.4 mi · 22%
22 1/2 Avenue
7.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 35
2.12 mi · 2%
160th Street
1.87 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Knapp Avenue

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
00h 51m from Milltown
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milltown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milltown to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Milltown and 49.5 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milltown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

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Menomonie, WI

61 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
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Chippewa Falls, WI

63 mi away
2750 120th Street
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Eau Claire, WI

64 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

71 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milltown and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 69.71 mi (112.18 km).

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#1 Milltown

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population1,233
Coordinates45.5260700, -92.5085300
Altitude381
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: Bank Street (-92.508529, 45.525873)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milltown and Eau Claire. The current time is 01:51:06.

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.