How far is Amherst, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Amherst, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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 Clark County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Eau Claire.
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Start on South Main Street
8 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Street
2735 ft · 2 min · Wilson Street
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Continue on Western Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Western Way
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Take the ramp right toward US_10_West: Stevens_Point
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield
30 mi · 35 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
86 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10
744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Take the exit right
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right 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 Amherst and Eau Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 10
Continue on US Highway 10
30.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst 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 Amherst to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Lynn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Amherst and 65 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Lynn
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 Lynn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 111.65 mi (179.69 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,361 |
| Coordinates | 44.4508100, -89.2848400 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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