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

The driving distance from Barneveld, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.42 mi
02h 55m
Flight
147.51 mi
237.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.51 mi
Kilometers
237.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.42 mi
Kilometers
283.92 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Barneveld
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barneveld
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barneveld
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Barneveld
87.9 mi
01h 27m
To Eau Claire
88.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road ID

    1872 ft · 1 min · County Road ID

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road K

    11.4 mi · 23 min · County Road K

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 78

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

    22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barneveld 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 43%
I 90 West
47.3 mi · 27%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 13%
County Road K
11.4 mi · 6%
State Highway 78
6.5 mi · 4%
US Highway 14
3.11 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
01h 27m from Barneveld
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barneveld and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Barneveld and 88.5 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barneveld and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Camp Douglas, 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 Camp Douglas.

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barneveld and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 147.51 mi (237.4 km).

Barneveld

#1 Barneveld

City in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates43.0155500, -89.8954000
Altitude374
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: (-89.895303, 43.01545)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.57 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.14 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barneveld and Eau Claire. The current time is 03:04:57.

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.