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

The driving distance from Brookfield, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
237.64 mi
03h 33m
Flight
207.61 mi
334.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.61 mi
Kilometers
334.12 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.64 mi
Kilometers
382.44 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
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 Brookfield
117.4 mi
01h 46m
To Eau Claire
120.2 mi
01h 46m

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
5 to 15 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 Brookfield and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West North Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West North Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · West North Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West North Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West North Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · West North Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West North Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West North Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Watertown Road

    2468 ft · 51 sec · Watertown Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Redford Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Redford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 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 Brookfield 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
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 39%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 32%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 23%
West North Avenue
4.77 mi · 2%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 1%
Redford Boulevard
1.03 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
207.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 46m from Brookfield
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookfield 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 Brookfield to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 117.4 miles from Brookfield and 120.2 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookfield 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 Brookfield and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 207.61 mi (334.12 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,518
Coordinates43.0605700, -88.1064800
Altitude253
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 North Avenue (-88.106484, 43.060451)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.74 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.20
16.76 gal · 63.48 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.60 $63.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.64 $71.28
Premium $4.65 $39.00 $78.00
Diesel $5.30 $44.45 $88.90

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 Brookfield and Eau Claire. The current time is 00:08:08.

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.