How far is Dodgeville, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Dodgeville, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodgeville and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodgeville and Eau Claire.
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Start on North Iowa Street
85 m · 5 sec · North Iowa Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1302 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on North Bequette Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Bequette Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
16.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Winsted Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Winsted Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 14
3063 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Wachter Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Wachter Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Main Street
7 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Albert Avenue
2716 ft · 51 sec · South Albert Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1549 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on East Main Street
1667 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 33 & 58
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 33 & 58
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Turn right onto State Highway 58
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Division Street
1 km · 58 sec · Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grayside Street
11 m · 1 sec · Grayside Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grayside Street
802 ft · 14 sec · Grayside Street
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Continue on South Union Street
1 km · 58 sec · South Union Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 82
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82
9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
34 m · 3 sec · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left 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 Dodgeville 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dodgeville and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodgeville to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Dodgeville and 89.9 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dodgeville and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodgeville and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 144.91 mi (233.21 km).
#1 Dodgeville
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 42.9602700, -90.1301200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
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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