Eau Claire to Ham Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

90.7 miles 146 km · straight line
113.4 miles estimated 182.5 km · driving distance
2h 17min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Eau Claire from Ham Lake?

The distance from Eau Claire to Ham Lake is 90.7 miles (146 km) as the crow flies. Ham Lake is located WNW of Eau Claire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 113.4 miles, taking about 2h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Eau Claire in Wisconsin and Ham Lake in Minnesota.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Eau Claire and Ham Lake. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Eau Claire to Ham Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 17min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 44min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 10min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Eau Claire & Ham Lake

Quick Facts

Eau Claire
44.81°N, 91.50°W
America/Chicago
240m elevation
Ham Lake
45.25°N, 93.25°W
America/Chicago
274m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 274.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients