Black Wolf to Eau Claire is 190.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m via US Highway 10 and I 94, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Wisconsin for its entirety, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused journey with minimal detours, making it an ideal choice for a single-day trip. Given its relatively short duration and primary highway routing, this route is efficient for getting you from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.4 miles from Black Wolf, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 10
130.1 mi
2h 43m
I 94
17 mi
18m
US 45
15.2 mi
17m
I 41
6.8 mi
7m
US 10
6.6 mi
7m
East Division Street
2.1 mi
3m
County Road N
1.9 mi
4m
South Hastings Way
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 10
— 130.1 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Wolf, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
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Start on Country Club Road
207 ft·11 sec·Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue
1.0 mi·3 min·Nekimi Avenue
3
Turn right onto CTH I
1.0 mi·2 min·County Road I
4
Turn left onto CTH N
1.9 mi·4 min·County Road N
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41
6.8 mi·7 min·I 41; US 41
Toward AppletonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New LondonUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 45
15 mi·17 min·US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
47 mi·54 min·US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
11
Continue on US 10
1.3 mi·2 min·Main Street
12
Take the exit onto US 10
6.6 mi·7 min·US 10
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
13
Take the exit onto US 10
30 mi·35 min·US Highway 10
Exit 165Toward US 10 West: Marshfield
14
Enter roundabout onto US 10
282 ft·15 sec·US Highway 10
15
Continue on US 10
1.8 mi·2 min·US Highway 10
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi·11 sec·US Highway 10
17
Merge onto US 10
21 mi·28 min·US Highway 10
18
Continue on US 10
2.1 mi·3 min·East Division Street
19
Continue on US 10
31 mi·41 min·US Highway 10
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on US 10
0.7 mi·1 min·10th Street
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
22
Merge onto I 94
17 mi·18 min·I 94
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
25
Merge onto US 53
1.3 mi·1 min·US 53
26
Take the exit onto US 53 Business
1.6 mi·3 min·South Hastings Way
Toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
27
Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
0.4 mi·59 sec·Brackett Avenue
28
Continue on Harding Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Harding Avenue
29
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Washington Street
30
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Farwell Street
31
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft·1 sec·East Grand Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
East Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over 4 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. To make the most of your drive, consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample time for any unexpected delays or spontaneous stops. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 130.1 miles on US Highway 10, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps before embarking on that segment. Since this is a shorter, highway-intensive route, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but ensuring you have enough fuel before hitting that long stretch on US 10 is key.
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 95.4 miles from Black Wolf, WI, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.1 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.4 miles or 1h 58m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eau Claire, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Black Wolf, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Black Wolf, WI
This is one driving day of about 190.8 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Black Wolf, 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 US Highway 10 for about 130.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 185.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.2 mi into trip|~11m in|I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward Appleton
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Appleton
7
11 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
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 US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
11.2 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 45 North: New London
5
12 mi into trip|~20m in|US 45
Merge onto US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
185.5 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.83 one way
$59.66 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.75
$65.50
premium
$4.89
$36.72
$73.44
diesel
$5.61
$42.13
$84.25
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: 66.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.2
0
$20.03
$9.16
Efficient EV
47.7
0
$16.70
$7.63
EV Truck/SUV
76.3
0
$26.71
$12.21
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 17, 2026
Origin
Black Wolf, WI
Late night
in Black Wolf on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Areas Of Fog
SSE 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Eau Claire, WI
Late night
in Eau Claire on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
8 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US Highway 10 and I 94. You'll experience a significant stretch of 130.1 miles on US Highway 10, offering a consistent pace for a large portion of your travel. While the majority is high-speed highway, the route transitions between different highway types, providing a varied driving experience without venturing onto slower local roads. It's designed for efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on the main arteries.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 130.1 mi on US Highway 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 10 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 41; US 41.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 190.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 190.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 130.1 miles on US Highway 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eau Claire, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Eau Claire, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
