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Drive or Fly: Black Creek, WI to Eau Claire, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ATW–EAU. At 184 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 42m

Distance

184.1 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

74 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 51m

18m in the air

Air Distance

152 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Black Creek, WI → ATW 23m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 18m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
EAU → Eau Claire, WI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Black Creek, WI ATW — Appleton International Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive
Eau Claire, WI EAU — Chippewa Valley Regional Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ATW and EAU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 42m 2h 51m
Total cost (1 person) $76 $126
Carbon footprint 74 kg CO2 39 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
184.1 mi 3h 41m

via WI 29, WI 29; WI 47; WI 55, US 45; WI 29

Shortest (+13 min)
178.6 mi 3h 55m

via US 10, US 10; WI 49, I 94

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Black Creek, WI to Eau Claire, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.