Eau Claire to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Eau Claire from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Eau Claire to Sault Ste. Marie is 365.4 miles (588 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located ENE of Eau Claire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.4 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Eau Claire is in Wisconsin, United States, while Sault Ste. Marie is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Eau Claire and Sault Ste. Marie. 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.