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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Marathon and Clark counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Birch Street
1079 ft · 37 sec · Birch Street
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Continue on 1st Street South
1502 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street South
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 8th Street
1587 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street
43 m · 8 sec · North 8th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street
2020 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street
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Continue on Hiline Avenue
961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
43.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Lake Wissota State Park
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Highway X
2 mi · 3 min · County Highway X
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Turn left onto County Road K
2 mi · 4 min · County Road K
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 40th Avenue
2453 ft · 49 sec · 40th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 200th Street
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Continue on County Highway K
7.1 mi · 12 min · County Highway K
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Continue on County Highway D
2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway D
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dorchester.
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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).
#1 Park Falls
City in Price County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.9344000, -90.4415500 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eau Claire County
County in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 105,260 |
| Coordinates | 44.7267700, -91.2860000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eau Claire County (-91.286, 44.72677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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