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

The driving distance from Bergen, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.09 mi
03h 36m
Flight
207.26 mi
333.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.26 mi
Kilometers
333.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.09 mi
Kilometers
368.68 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in Bergen
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bergen
2026-04-23T01:27
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bergen
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Bergen
114.3 mi
01h 48m
To Eau Claire
114.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Bergen and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bergen Road

    994 ft · 44 sec · South Bergen Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South State Road 140

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South State Road 140

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Highway 140

    1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Road 140

    6.2 mi · 11 min · South State Road 140

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 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 Bergen 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 WEST
130 mi · 57%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 33%
South State Road 140
10 mi · 4%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 1%
East Racine Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Church Street
1 mi
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 48m from Bergen
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bergen 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 Bergen to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Bergen and 114.8 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyndon Station, 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 Lyndon Station.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bergen and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 207.26 mi (333.55 km).

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#1 Bergen

Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,364
Coordinates42.4939100, -88.8653800
Altitude292
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: (-88.865391, 42.493715)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.6 L · about $30.47
Round trip
$60.94
16.16 gal · 61.2 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.47 $60.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.36 $68.73
Premium $4.65 $37.60 $75.21
Diesel $5.30 $42.86 $85.71

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 Bergen and Eau Claire. The current time is 01:27:24.

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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.