How far is Pound, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Pound, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pound and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound and Eau Claire.
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Start on County Road Q
9 m · 3 sec · County Road Q
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Turn right onto 21st Road
2687 ft · 1 min · 21st Road
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Continue on County Road CP
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road CP
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Continue on County Road B
3240 ft · 1 min · County Road B
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Turn left onto US 141
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
1658 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
1802 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Hwy 22
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Hwy 22
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Turn right onto East Highland Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1471 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
79 m · 4 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on North McKenzie Avenue
150 m · 8 sec · North McKenzie Avenue
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Continue on North McKenzie Street
1788 ft · 30 sec · North McKenzie Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3074 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
15.9 mi · 27 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on East Green Bay Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Green Bay Street
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Turn right onto North Ellis Street
98 m · 20 sec · North Ellis Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
985 ft · 49 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
100 m · 17 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Green Bay Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Green Bay Street
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Continue on County Road MMM
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM
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Turn right onto State Highway 29
36.8 mi · 42 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on Ringle Avenue
18 mi · 21 min · Ringle Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
2138 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 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 Pound and Eau Claire.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Pound and Mostly Cloudy near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pound to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Rib Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Pound and 107.9 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Pound and Mostly Cloudy near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Rib Mountain
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 Rib Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pound and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 170.51 mi (274.41 km).
#1 Pound
Village in Marinette County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,409 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941500, -88.0339900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.51 | $63.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.30 | $78.61 |
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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