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

The driving distance from Suamico, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.19 mi
02h 58m
Flight
170.26 mi
274.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.26 mi
Kilometers
274.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.19 mi
Kilometers
318.96 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 16, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Suamico
Thu, Apr 16, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suamico
2026-04-16T02:38
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 16, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suamico
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rib Mountain
WI

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Suamico
95 mi
01h 29m
To Eau Claire
103.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    1411 ft · 39 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road J

    933 ft · 29 sec · County Road J

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunset Beach Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sunset Beach Road

  4. 4

    Continue on School Lane

    767 ft · 16 sec · School Lane

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward School Lane

    35 m · 2 sec · School Lane

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto School Lane

    4.1 mi · 7 min · School Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road B

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road B

  8. 8

    Continue on Crest Drive

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Crest Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Wisconsin Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Wisconsin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Wisconsin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Cedar Street

    779 ft · 13 sec · East Cedar Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Wisconsin Street

    1807 ft · 36 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pulaski Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Pulaski Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 160

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    44.8 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

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

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  18. 18

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

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suamico 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
90.1 mi · 45%
State Highway 160
78 mi · 39%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 3%
School Lane
4.25 mi · 2%
Crest Drive
3.86 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rib Mountain
01h 29m from Suamico
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Suamico and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rib Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Suamico and 103.1 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Suamico and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Rib Mountain

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

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

6 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

7 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

41 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

43 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suamico and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 170.26 mi (274.01 km).

Suamico

#1 Suamico

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population13,064
Coordinates44.6319400, -88.0392700
Altitude180
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: Riverside Drive (-88.039196, 44.631911)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.47 L · about $26.36
Round trip
$52.72
13.98 gal · 52.94 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.36 $52.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.73 $59.46
Premium $4.65 $32.53 $65.06
Diesel $5.30 $37.07 $74.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Suamico and Eau Claire. The current time is 02:38:48.

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.