How far is Park Falls, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Park Falls, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
119.68 mi
02h 21m
Flight
93.02 mi
149.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.02 mi
Kilometers
149.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.68 mi
Kilometers
192.6 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in Park Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Falls
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Falls
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
Dorchester
WI

Village in Marathon and Clark counties in Wisconsin, United States

From Park Falls
69.8 mi
01h 10m
To Eau Claire
49.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Falls and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Birch Street

    1079 ft · 37 sec · Birch Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Street South

    1502 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 13

    39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1587 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North 8th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street

    2020 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North 8th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  15. 15

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hiline Avenue

    961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

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

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
64.7 mi · 54%
WI 29 West
55.8 mi · 47%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 5%
North 8th Street
2.68 mi · 2%
North Lake Avenue
2.42 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorchester
01h 10m from Park Falls
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Falls and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Falls to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Park Falls and 49.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Falls and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Dorchester

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

8 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

48 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

54 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

56 mi away
555 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Falls and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 93.02 mi (149.7 km).

Park Falls

#1 Park Falls

City in Price County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,192
Coordinates45.9344000, -90.4415500
Altitude462
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: Birch Street (-90.441559, 45.934159)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.99 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.98 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 Park Falls and Eau Claire. The current time is 19:23:37.

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.