How far is Cedar Grove, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Cedar Grove, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
239.37 mi
04h 11m
Flight
201.24 mi
323.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.24 mi
Kilometers
323.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.37 mi
Kilometers
385.23 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Mon, May 4, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-05-04T19:29
Arrive Eau Claire
Mon, May 4, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Cedar Grove
120.3 mi
02h 05m
To Eau Claire
119.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    539 ft · 26 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1192 ft · 58 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Union Avenue

    1295 ft · 36 sec · West Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road D

    5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 57

    2746 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 144

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 144

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 144

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    3255 ft · 1 min · Fond du Lac Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton

    3190 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 49, CTH KK, US 41 North Alternate: Brownsville, Waupun

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    1352 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 49

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  24. 24

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  26. 26

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  28. 28

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  32. 32

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  33. 33

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove 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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 32%
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 27%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 49
17.9 mi · 7%
Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 144
8.53 mi · 4%
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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
02h 05m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Cedar Grove and 119.1 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 201.24 mi (323.87 km).

Cedar Grove

#1 Cedar Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population2,115
Coordinates43.5697200, -87.8234200
Altitude219
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: Center Avenue (-87.82347, 43.568846)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.97 L · about $31.86
Round trip
$63.73
16.9 gal · 63.94 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.86 $63.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.94 $71.88
Premium $4.65 $39.33 $78.65
Diesel $5.30 $44.82 $89.64

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Grove and Eau Claire. The current time is 19:29:42.

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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.