How far is Colfax, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Colfax, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colfax and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Eau Claire.
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Start on Main Street
2597 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 40
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 40
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
1754 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Crossing
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing
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Turn right onto Jeffers Road
1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road
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Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Platt Street
154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street
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Turn right onto Bellinger Street
998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street
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Turn slight right
92 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street
1860 ft · 47 sec · North Farwell Street
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Turn right 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 Colfax and Eau Claire.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 40
Continue on State Highway 40
7.48 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colfax and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elk Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Colfax and 9.9 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colfax and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.43 km).
#1 Colfax
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.9974600, -91.7271200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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