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

The driving distance from Blair, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.13 mi
00h 57m
Flight
38 mi
61.15 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Blair.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
38 mi
Kilometers
61.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.13 mi
Kilometers
87.12 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Fri, Apr 17, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Blair
Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blair
2026-04-17T03:44
Arrive Eau Claire
Fri, Apr 17, 4:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blair
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
Levis
WI

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Blair
26.8 mi
00h 28m
To Eau Claire
27.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    30 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    12.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2038 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    100 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    790 ft · 14 sec · North State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 95

    1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1924 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blair 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 95
47.3 mi · 87%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 3%
South Hastings Way
0.81 mi · 2%
US 53 Business
0.81 mi · 2%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 95

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Levis
00h 28m from Blair
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blair and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Levis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Blair and 27.3 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Levis

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

43 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

46 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

48 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

51 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blair and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.15 km).

Blair

#1 Blair

City in Wisconsin, USA

Population1,330
Coordinates44.2944000, -91.2351600
Altitude260
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: West Broadway Street (-91.235162, 44.294597)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.20 $14.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.12 $16.25
Premium $4.65 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $5.30 $10.13 $20.26

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Blair and Eau Claire. The current time is 03:44:57.

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.