Trip from Suamico, WI to Eau Claire, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 52m

Distance

190.5 mi

307 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 39m ★

6 AM

3h 52m

8 AM

4h 18m

10 AM

4h 1m

12 PM

3h 58m

3 PM

4h 2m

5 PM

4h 16m

8 PM

3h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin, United States, that is the county seat of Eau Claire County

Eau Claire, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Suamico, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WI 29, WI 55, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.1 miles on WI 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.2 miles from Suamico, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 190.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 52m highway drive covering 190.5 miles, with most of the trip on WI 29 and WI 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.1 miles on WI 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

WI 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 29 and WI 55. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near CTH B / School Lane.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (CTH B / School Lane): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.7 miles (WI 32 / South Wisconsin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12 miles (WI 32 / East Pulaski Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | CTH B / School Lane

Enter roundabout onto CTH B / School Lane

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

10.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | WI 32 / South Wisconsin Street

Enter roundabout onto WI 32 / South Wisconsin Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

12 mi into trip | ~21m in | WI 32 / East Pulaski Street

At end of road, turn left onto WI 32 / East Pulaski Street

Navigation decision point

90.9 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | WI 29

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

187.6 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Suamico, WI to Eau Claire, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Chippewa Falls along the way.

Chippewa Falls

90.9 mi in | ~1h 54m | via WI 29

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WI 29	90.1 mi	1h 43m
WI 55	44.8 mi	52m
US 45	30.4 mi	35m
US 53	5.9 mi	6m
School Lane	4.2 mi	7m
Crest Drive	3.9 mi	6m
State Highway 160	2.7 mi	4m
Birch Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: WI 29 — 90.1 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CTH J

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Riverside Drive

Continue on CTH J

0.2 mi · 29 sec · County Road J

Turn left onto CTH B

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sunset Beach Road

Continue on CTH B

0.1 mi · 15 sec · School Lane

Enter roundabout onto CTH B

115 ft · 2 sec · School Lane

Continue on CTH B

4.1 mi · 7 min · School Lane

Continue on CTH B

1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road B

Continue on CTH B

3.9 mi · 6 min · Crest Drive

Enter roundabout onto WI 32

21 ft · 0 sec · South Wisconsin Street

Continue on WI 32

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Wisconsin Street

Continue on WI 32

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East Cedar Street

Turn straight onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Wisconsin Street

At end of road, turn left onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Pulaski Street

Continue on WI 160

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160

Take the ramp onto WI 55

45 mi · 52 min · WI 55

Continue on US 45; WI 29

30 mi · 35 min · US 45; WI 29

Take the exit onto WI 29

90 mi · 1 hr 43 min · WI 29

Toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 53 South: Eau Claire

Merge onto US 53

5.9 mi · 6 min · US 53

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward River Prairie Drive

Keep slight right at fork

207 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Birch Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

Continue on Germania Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Germania Street

Continue on East Madison Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Madison Street

Turn left onto North Farwell Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Farwell Street

Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

35 ft · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Arrive at destination

East Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 95.2 miles from Suamico, WI, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eau Claire, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Suamico, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Suamico, WI

This is one driving day of about 190.5 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Suamico, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on WI 29 for about 90.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.2 mi from Suamico, WI · 1h 59m into the drive

long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 km

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marathon, WI

95 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Clintonville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rib Mountain, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Suamico, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WI 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.1 miles.

Arriving in Eau Claire, WI

The final approach into Eau Claire, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Eau Claire, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.78 one way

$59.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$32.70	$65.40
premium	$4.89	$36.66	$73.32
diesel	$5.61	$42.06	$84.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.2	$20.00	$9.14
Efficient EV	47.6	$16.67	$7.62
EV Truck/SUV	76.2	$26.67	$12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Suamico, WI

Afternoon in Suamico on Thursday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eau Claire, WI

Afternoon in Eau Claire on Thursday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Marathon, WI

95 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 52m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Suamico, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WI 29, WI 55, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.2 miles from Suamico, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.