Chippewa Falls, WI Road Trips
Chippewa Falls, WI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 274 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Chippewa Falls, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Tom Fisk
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
287.7 mi
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Quickest Drive
4h 36m
West Allis, WI
Plan Around Chippewa Falls, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Chippewa Falls, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Chippewa Falls, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Chippewa Falls, WI
Driving from Chippewa Falls, WI
The typical drive from Chippewa Falls, WI covers about 274 miles and takes around 5h 9m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 288 miles (5h 21m), while the shortest is just 261 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Chippewa Falls, WI most often head toward Pleasant Prairie, WI (287.7 mi, 5h 21m) and Mequon, WI (260.7 mi, 4h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 274-mile drive from Chippewa Falls, WI, expect to burn about 10.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Chippewa Falls, WI and 3 routes heading into Chippewa Falls, WI, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 261 to 288 miles.
The longest mapped route from Chippewa Falls, WI covers 288 miles and takes approximately 5h 21m. Shorter options start at just 261 miles.
The average route from Chippewa Falls, WI runs about 274 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Chippewa Falls, WI include Pleasant Prairie, WI and Mequon, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Chippewa Falls, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,643
Median Income
$62,133
Median Home Value
$194,800
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Chippewa Falls, WI
A sampling of people born in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Seymour Cray
1925–1996
Applied mathematician, computer scientist, and electrical engineer (1925–1996)
Alexander Wiley
1884–1967
American politician (1884–1967)
Wayne Grudem
1948
American theologian
Eddy Waller
1889–1977
actor (1889-1977)
Judy Henske
1936–2022
American singer-songwriter
Nate DeLong
1926–2010
American basketball player (1926-2010)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge
bridge in United States of America
Notre Dame Church and Goldsmith Memorial Chapel
church building in Wisconsin, United States of America
West Hill Residential Historic District
historic district in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
City data from Wikidata (Q940349), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa Falls is a city in Northwest Wisconsin.
Chippewa County Area History Center, 123 Allen St, ☏ +1 715 723-4399. Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology. 1 Cook-Rutledge Mansion, 505 W Grand Ave, ☏ +1 715 721-7181, [email protected]. Tour a historic home in High Victorian Italianate style. (updated Dec 2021) Irvine Park Zoo. Leinie Lodge. Brewery tour.
Haunted Chippewa Falls (starting location revealed when reservation is made), ☏ +1 715 379-9977. Begins at 9PM. Guided tour. $5. 1 Heyde Center For The Arts, 3 S High St, ☏ +1 715 720-4961. (updated Dec 2021) Loopy's Rentals, 10691 Business 29, ☏ +1 715 723-5667. Rental of inner-tubes, kayaks, and canoes; includes free ride up river. Old Abe State Trail. Bicycling, walking, running, horseback riding, in-line skating, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. These listings are presented in chronological order. Pure Water Days, ☏ +1 715 723-7858. Family festival. Second weekend in August. Oktoberfest, Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Third weekend in September.
Chippewa Family Restaurant, 1701 Kennedy Rd. (From Bridge St., turn right on E. Grand Ave. to left on Williams to right on Kennedy (next to big blue water tower)), ☏ +1 715 723-4751. One of the area’s big breakfast spots. Home cooking. Huge menu selection. Breakfast all day. Service is outstanding and very friendly. Great all-occasion family restaurant. $5-$10.
The Glen Loch Inn, 1225 Jefferson Ave. Sometimes with blueberry pancakes in the morning when you arise. AmericInn by Wyndham Chippewa Falls, 11 South Ave. Breakfast and indoor pool with waterslide.
Chippewa Falls is served by Jefferson Lines on the route between Milwaukee and Minneapolis (via Green Bay). 1 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU IATA) is 8 miles from the town. As of March 2016 a twice daily (once on Saturdays) service is available to Chicago O'Hare.
Travel tips adapted from Chippewa Falls on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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