How far is Two Rivers, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Two Rivers, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 231.2 miles (372 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.17 mi
03h 40m
Flight
198.93 mi
320.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.93 mi
Kilometers
320.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.17 mi
Kilometers
372.04 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Two Rivers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Two Rivers
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Two Rivers
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 Two Rivers
115.4 mi
01h 50m
To Eau Claire
115.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
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 Two Rivers and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Two Rivers and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on 22nd Street

    726 ft · 13 sec · 22nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    1 km · 56 sec · Forest Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 147

    110 m · 6 sec · State Highway 147

  4. 4

    Continue on Mishicot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mishicot Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 147

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 147

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 147

    3244 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 147

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North: Marinette

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

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

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  22. 22

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

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Two Rivers 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
32 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
181 mi · 78%
West Main Street
22.7 mi · 10%
WI 172 West
6.44 mi · 3%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 3%
State Highway 147
3.96 mi · 2%
I 41 North
3.62 mi · 2%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
198.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ringle
01h 50m from Two Rivers
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 115.4 miles from Two Rivers and 115.8 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.77 one way or $61.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Two Rivers and Sunny 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 Two Rivers and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 198.93 mi (320.14 km).

Two Rivers

#1 Two Rivers

City in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Population1,758
Coordinates44.1538800, -87.5692500
Altitude184
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: 22nd Street (-87.569249, 44.153661)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.88 L · about $30.77
Round trip
$61.54
16.32 gal · 61.76 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.77 $61.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.70 $69.41
Premium $4.65 $37.98 $75.95
Diesel $5.30 $43.28 $86.56

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 Two Rivers and Eau Claire. The current time is 21:05:19.

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.