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

The driving distance from Park Falls, WI to Eau Claire County, WI is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.62 mi
03h 14m
Flight
92.98 mi
149.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.98 mi
Kilometers
149.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.62 mi
Kilometers
218.26 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire County
Wed, Jun 10, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in Park Falls
Wed, Jun 10, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Falls
2026-06-10T09:48
Arrive Eau Claire County
Wed, Jun 10, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
67.7 mi
01h 37m
To Eau Claire County
67.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.2 mi · 50 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Lake Wissota State Park

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto County Highway X

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway X

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road K

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road K

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 40th Avenue

    2453 ft · 49 sec · 40th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 200th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 200th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Highway K

    7.1 mi · 12 min · County Highway K

  26. 26

    Continue on County Highway D

    2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway D

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
64.7 mi · 48%
WI 29 West
43.5 mi · 32%
County Highway K
7.12 mi · 5%
200th Street
3.03 mi · 2%
North 8th Street
2.68 mi · 2%
County Highway D
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Merge slight left

43.2 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorchester
01h 37m from Park Falls
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Park Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eau Claire County.

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 County?

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Park Falls and 67.9 miles from Eau Claire County.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Park Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eau Claire County.

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 County. Straight-line distance: 92.98 mi (149.63 km).

Park Falls

#1 Park Falls

City in Price County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,192
Coordinates45.9344000, -90.4415500
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Eau Claire County

#2 Eau Claire County

County in Wisconsin, United States

Population105,260
Coordinates44.7267700, -91.2860000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Falls (-90.44155, 45.9344)
End: Eau Claire County (-91.286, 44.72677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.12 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.58 gal · 36.24 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.37 $40.74
Premium $4.65 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.30 $25.41 $50.81

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Falls and Eau Claire County. The current time is 09:48:31.

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.