How far is Brillion, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Brillion, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Portage County Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brillion and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brillion and Eau Claire.
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Start on North Main Street
1860 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Ryan Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Ryan Street
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Turn left onto Hacker Road
2420 ft · 2 min · Hacker Road
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Turn right onto Bastian Road
1190 ft · 54 sec · Bastian Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
3.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
37 m · 7 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
41 m · 8 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
33 m · 6 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
4.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto South Oneida Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Oneida Street
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Take the exit slight left toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West
1636 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
1 km · 44 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
1491 ft · 19 sec · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 10
13.6 mi · 16 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield
30 mi · 35 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
86 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10
744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Take the exit right
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brillion and Eau Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 10
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brillion 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 Brillion to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Brillion and 100.7 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brillion and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Junction City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brillion and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 174.82 mi (281.35 km).
#1 Brillion
City in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,465 |
| Coordinates | 44.1772100, -88.0642700 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.77 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.66 | $75.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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