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

The driving distance from Porterfield, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
227.25 mi
03h 38m
Flight
182.55 mi
293.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.55 mi
Kilometers
293.78 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.25 mi
Kilometers
365.73 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in Porterfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porterfield
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porterfield
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
Ringle
WI

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Porterfield
110 mi
01h 49m
To Eau Claire
117.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rowe Road

    71 m · 15 sec · Rowe Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    3.5 mi · 9 min · County Highway E

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 64

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 64

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 64

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 64

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64

    592 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 64

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 141

    69 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US 141

    1457 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1658 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    1802 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 22

  11. 11

    Continue on State Hwy 22

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Hwy 22

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Highland Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1471 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 22

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 22

    79 m · 4 sec · State Highway 22

  18. 18

    Continue on North McKenzie Avenue

    150 m · 8 sec · North McKenzie Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North McKenzie Street

    1788 ft · 30 sec · North McKenzie Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    3074 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 22

    15.9 mi · 27 min · State Highway 22

  22. 22

    Continue on East Green Bay Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Green Bay Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Ellis Street

    98 m · 20 sec · North Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    985 ft · 49 sec · East 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    100 m · 17 sec · North Union Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Green Bay Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Green Bay Street

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road MMM

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    36.8 mi · 42 min · State Highway 29

  29. 29

    Continue on Ringle Avenue

    18 mi · 21 min · Ringle Avenue

  30. 30

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

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  31. 31

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

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  38. 38

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porterfield 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
41 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
90.1 mi · 40%
State Highway 29
36.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 22
24 mi · 11%
Ringle Avenue
18 mi · 8%
US 141
16.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 64
10.7 mi · 5%
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 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ringle
01h 49m from Porterfield
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Porterfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Ringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Porterfield and 117.3 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Porterfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Ringle

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

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

BUS

Wausau, WI

17 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

20 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

22 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

42 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porterfield and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 182.55 mi (293.78 km).

Porterfield

#1 Porterfield

Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,962
Coordinates45.1544300, -87.7945500
Altitude203
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: Rowe Road (-87.794176, 45.154924)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.36 L · about $30.24
Round trip
$60.49
16.04 gal · 60.72 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.24 $60.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.11 $68.22
Premium $4.65 $37.33 $74.65
Diesel $5.30 $42.54 $85.08

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 Porterfield and Eau Claire. The current time is 01:25:15.

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.