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

The driving distance from Augusta, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.63 mi
00h 30m
Flight
20.67 mi
33.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Augusta.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.63 mi
Kilometers
36.42 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fall Creek
WI

Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States

From Augusta
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To Eau Claire
11.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G

    60 m · 7 sec · County Highway G

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    11 mi · 17 min · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 12

    8.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 12

  4. 4

    Continue on East Clairemont Avenue

    1226 ft · 29 sec · East Clairemont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1254 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Hastings Way

    1696 ft · 45 sec · South Hastings Way

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Street
11 mi · 49%
US Highway 12
8.57 mi · 38%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Brackett Avenue
0.43 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Lincoln Street

Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

11 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fall Creek
00h 15m from Augusta
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and 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 Augusta to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Fall Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Augusta and 11.5 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Fall Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fall Creek, 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 Fall Creek.

BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

18 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

18 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

27 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Stanley, WI

34 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 20.67 mi (33.27 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population1,517
Coordinates44.6802400, -91.1198800
Altitude293
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: County Highway G (-91.119942, 44.680248)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 Augusta and Eau Claire. The current time is 06:58:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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