How far is Oakland, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Oakland, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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 Barron County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Eau Claire.
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Start on County Highway U
1300 ft · 27 sec · County Highway U
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Turn right onto State Highway 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Lakeland Avenue North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakeland Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 35
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 35
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Take the ramp straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 35
104 m · 6 sec · State Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 70
87 m · 16 sec · State Highway 70
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on West Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 70
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Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
1986 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Oakland 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.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
76.4 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland 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 Oakland to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Rice Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Oakland and 57.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Rice Lake
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 Rice Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 88.53 mi (142.48 km).
#1 Oakland
Town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,215 |
| Coordinates | 45.9374500, -92.3688100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.38 | $42.75 |
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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