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

The driving distance from Slinger, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
213.3 mi
03h 37m
Flight
189.33 mi
304.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.33 mi
Kilometers
304.69 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.3 mi
Kilometers
343.28 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Slinger
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slinger
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slinger
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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Slinger
106.4 mi
01h 48m
To Eau Claire
106.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Slinger and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kettle Moraine Drive South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kettle Moraine Drive South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Commerce Boulevard

    2431 ft · 41 sec · West Commerce Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on East Sumner Street

    906 ft · 20 sec · East Sumner Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on East Sumner Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sumner Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road P

    6 m · 1 sec · County Road P

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road P

    119 m · 16 sec · County Road P

  9. 9

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    914 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 60

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60

  13. 13

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1528 ft · 43 sec · Lowell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East James Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · East James Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  17. 17

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slinger 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 36%
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 30%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 60
19.5 mi · 9%
Highway 16 & 60
13.8 mi · 6%
East Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
189.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 48m from Slinger
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slinger 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 Slinger to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Slinger and 106.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slinger and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 189.33 mi (304.69 km).

Slinger

#1 Slinger

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

Population5,704
Coordinates43.3336100, -88.2862100
Altitude323
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: Kettle Moraine Drive South (-88.286207, 43.333608)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.49 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.79
15.06 gal · 56.98 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.40 $56.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.65 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.30 $39.94 $79.88

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 Slinger and Eau Claire. The current time is 21:10:55.

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.