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

The driving distance from Morgan, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
181.52 mi
02h 55m
Flight
162.18 mi
261.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.18 mi
Kilometers
261.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.52 mi
Kilometers
292.13 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Morgan
Fri, Apr 17, 2:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-17T08:58
Arrive Eau Claire
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rib Mountain
WI

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Morgan
94.6 mi
01h 27m
To Eau Claire
87 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway E

    3 mi · 5 min · County Highway E

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32

  3. 3

    Continue on North Saint Augustine Street

    2232 ft · 40 sec · North Saint Augustine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pulaski Street

    2629 ft · 44 sec · West Pulaski Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 160

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    44.8 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
90.1 mi · 50%
State Highway 160
78 mi · 43%
State Highway 32
8.09 mi · 4%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 3%
County Highway E
3 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rib Mountain
01h 27m from Morgan
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Morgan and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Rib Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Morgan and 87 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Morgan and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Rib Mountain

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

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

6 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

7 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

41 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

43 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 162.18 mi (261.01 km).

Morgan

#1 Morgan

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,006
Coordinates44.7938800, -88.1901000
Altitude241
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: County Highway E (-88.190105, 44.793794)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.34
12.82 gal · 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.17 $48.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.65 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.30 $34.00 $68.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Eau Claire. The current time is 08:58:44.

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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.