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

The driving distance from Delafield, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
219.97 mi
03h 15m
Flight
195.78 mi
315.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.78 mi
Kilometers
315.07 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.97 mi
Kilometers
354 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Delafield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delafield
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delafield
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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Delafield
109.7 mi
01h 37m
To Eau Claire
110.3 mi
01h 37m

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 Delafield and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    2006 ft · 44 sec · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    44.8 mi · 48 min · East-West Freeway

  5. 5

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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delafield 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 42%
I 94 West
76.4 mi · 35%
East-West Freeway
44.8 mi · 20%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 1%
South Hastings Way
0.81 mi
US 53 Business
0.81 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
195.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 37m from Delafield
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delafield 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 Delafield to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Delafield and 110.3 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.26 one way or $58.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delafield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delafield and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 195.78 mi (315.07 km).

Delafield

#1 Delafield

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,935
Coordinates43.0608400, -88.4037100
Altitude275
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: Main Street (-88.403709, 43.060865)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $29.26
Round trip
$58.53
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.26 $58.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.00 $66.01
Premium $4.65 $36.12 $72.23
Diesel $5.30 $41.16 $82.32

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 Delafield and Eau Claire. The current time is 03:15:11.

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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.