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

The driving distance from Bridgeport, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 163 miles (262.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.97 mi
03h 00m
Flight
126.44 mi
203.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.44 mi
Kilometers
203.48 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.97 mi
Kilometers
262.28 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sparta
WI

City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Bridgeport
79.4 mi
01h 30m
To Eau Claire
83.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 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 Bridgeport and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 60

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gran Grae Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Gran Grae Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gran Grae Road

    2171 ft · 48 sec · Gran Grae Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gran Grae Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gran Grae Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27

    35.2 mi · 50 min · State Highway 27

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 27

    1974 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 27

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    67 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    10.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    3209 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 27

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27

  13. 13

    Continue on South Black River Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  17. 17

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Roosevelt Road

    896 ft · 28 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left

    1080 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 48 min

  22. 22

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
81.1 mi · 50%
East Main Street
46.3 mi · 28%
South Main Street
10.3 mi · 6%
Gran Grae Road
6.75 mi · 4%
State Highway 60
5.14 mi · 3%
South Black River Street
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparta
01h 30m from Bridgeport
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Bridgeport and 83.6 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sparta

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

37 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

67 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

91 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 126.44 mi (203.48 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

Unincorporated community in the town of Bridgeport, Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population993
Coordinates43.0091500, -91.0579100
Altitude235
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 60 (-91.058012, 43.009253)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.77 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.54 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.45 $48.91
Premium $4.65 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $5.30 $30.50 $61.00

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 Bridgeport and Eau Claire. The current time is 09:03:36.

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.