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

The driving distance from Ashford, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
207.84 mi
03h 28m
Flight
176.51 mi
284.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.51 mi
Kilometers
284.06 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.84 mi
Kilometers
334.49 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Ashford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-04-18T22:42
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
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 Ashford
103.6 mi
01h 44m
To Eau Claire
104.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 67

    3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward Appleton

    2356 ft · 58 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 49, CTH KK, US 41 North Alternate: Brownsville, Waupun

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    1352 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 49

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  13. 13

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  21. 21

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashford 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 37%
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 32%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 49
17.9 mi · 9%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.97 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
176.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 44m from Ashford
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ashford and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 103.6 miles from Ashford and 104.2 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ashford and Slight Chance T-storms 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 Ashford and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 176.51 mi (284.06 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,764
Coordinates43.5869400, -88.3706600
Altitude319
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: State Highway 67 (-88.37066, 43.587017)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.76 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.66 gal · 55.52 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.17 $62.35
Premium $4.65 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.30 $38.88 $77.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashford and Eau Claire. The current time is 22:42:01.

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.