How far is Tainter Lake, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Tainter Lake, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tainter Lake and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tainter Lake and Eau Claire.
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Start on 848th Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · 848th Avenue
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Continue on 622nd Street
1281 ft · 1 min · 622nd Street
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Turn left onto County Road D
3 mi · 5 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto County Road G
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road G
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Turn left onto County Road BB
1 mi · 2 min · County Road BB
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road B
3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road B
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Turn left
1894 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
1754 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Crossing
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing
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Turn right onto Jeffers Road
1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road
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Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Platt Street
154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street
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Turn right onto Bellinger Street
998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street
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Turn slight right
92 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street
1860 ft · 47 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 Tainter Lake and Eau Claire.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road B
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Tainter Lake 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 Tainter Lake to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elk Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Tainter Lake and 14.7 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tainter Lake and Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Mound
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 Elk Mound.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tainter Lake and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 21.05 mi (33.87 km).
#1 Tainter Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,242 |
| Coordinates | 44.9891300, -91.8476700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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