How far is Altoona, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Altoona, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Eau Claire.
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Start on Garfield Avenue
682 ft · 32 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street West
981 ft · 48 sec · 9th Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spooner Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Spooner Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
764 ft · 24 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Hastings Way
1937 ft · 54 sec · Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
101 m · 14 sec · 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 Altoona 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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
1.26 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Altoona and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Altoona and 1.7 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Altoona and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Seymour
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 2.75 mi (4.42 km).
#1 Altoona
City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,062 |
| Coordinates | 44.8046800, -91.4432100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.45 | $0.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.64 | $1.27 |
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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