How far is Alma, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Alma, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Eau Claire.
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Start on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Road 35
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 35
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Turn right onto State Road 37
17.8 mi · 26 min · State Road 37
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Continue on State Highway 37
1663 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 37
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Turn slight right onto State Road 37
3 mi · 4 min · State Road 37
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Continue on West Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Riverside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Eau Claire Street
1257 ft · 25 sec · South Eau Claire Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North State Highway 37
1 km · 1 min · North State Highway 37
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Continue on State Road 37
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Road 37
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Keep slight left to continue on State Road 37
46 m · 2 sec · State Road 37
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Continue on State Highway 37
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37
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Turn slight right onto US 12 East
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Clairemont Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Clairemont Avenue
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Turn right
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Street
45 m · 4 sec · Patton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lexington Boulevard
83 m · 8 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn straight
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Washington Street
879 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Eau Claire.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Road 37
Turn right onto State Road 37
17.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alma and Chance Rain Showers near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alma to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mondovi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Alma and 25.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alma and Chance Rain Showers near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Mondovi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mondovi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 39.66 mi (63.82 km).
#1 Alma
City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.3199700, -91.9148800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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