How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish Bay and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Eau Claire.
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Start on the route
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Continue on Whitefish Bay Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 57
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Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on State Highway 57
33.2 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29, WI 32 North: Wausau
1546 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
30.4 mi · 35 min
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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 Whitefish Bay 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.
Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish Bay to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Elderon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Whitefish Bay and 124.8 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Elderon
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 Elderon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 209.76 mi (337.57 km).
#1 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 13,770 |
| Coordinates | 44.9058300, -87.2173200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.38 | $74.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.62 | $93.24 |
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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