How far is Dayton, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Dayton, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 193.9 miles (312 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Juneau 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 Dayton and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Eau Claire.
-
1
Start on Dayton Street
66 m · 12 sec · Dayton Street
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
1844 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 92
-
3
Turn left onto County Highway D
3 mi · 6 min · County Highway D
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road D
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road D
-
5
Turn right onto Remy Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Remy Road
-
6
Turn left onto Frenchtown Road
2212 ft · 39 sec · Frenchtown Road
-
7
Turn right onto State Highway 69
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 69
-
8
Turn right onto Dianne Avenue
996 ft · 25 sec · Dianne Avenue
-
9
Continue on County Highway PB
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Highway PB
-
10
Take the ramp right toward US 18 East, US 151 North: Madison
1547 ft · 38 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
-
12
Take the exit slight left
2366 ft · 60 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway
-
14
Continue straight
15.7 mi · 23 min
-
15
Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
-
16
Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire
1956 ft · 48 sec
-
17
Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
-
21
Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
-
23
Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
-
24
Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
-
25
Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
-
26
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
-
27
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton 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.
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.
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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Dayton and 96.7 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 169.09 mi (272.12 km).
#1 Dayton
Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 2,681 |
| Coordinates | 42.8269500, -89.5131800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.83 | $63.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.