How far is Addison, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Addison, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.94 mi
03h 31m
Flight
182.24 mi
293.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.24 mi
Kilometers
293.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.94 mi
Kilometers
333.04 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Addison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Addison
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Addison
105.2 mi
01h 45m
To Eau Claire
101.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowstone Trail

    948 ft · 44 sec · Yellowstone Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 33

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 33

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  19. 19

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Eau Claire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 37%
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 31%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 33
20.5 mi · 10%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 7%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 45m from Addison
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Addison and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Addison and 101.7 miles from Eau Claire.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Addison and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mauston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauston.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 182.24 mi (293.28 km).

Addison

#1 Addison

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,442
Coordinates43.4227800, -88.3745400
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Eau Claire

#2 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Yellowstone Trail (-88.374542, 43.42277)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.64 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.6 gal · 55.28 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.05 $62.09
Premium $4.65 $33.97 $67.95
Diesel $5.30 $38.72 $77.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Eau Claire. The current time is 00:57:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.