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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Addison, WI is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
211.72 mi
04h 14m
Flight
182.24 mi
293.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.24 mi
Kilometers
293.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.72 mi
Kilometers
340.73 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-15T07:33
Arrive Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
105.7 mi
02h 07m
To Addison
106 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brackett Avenue

    1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    157 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hastings Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    136.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  20. 20

    Continue on James Street

    2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 33

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Trail

    948 ft · 42 sec · Yellowstone Trail

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Addison.

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
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
137 mi · 65%
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 33
20.5 mi · 10%
James Street
13.8 mi · 7%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 1%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 26m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
02h 07m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers Likely near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Addison?

The road trip is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Eau Claire and 106 miles from Addison.

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

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eau Claire and Rain Showers Likely near Addison.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Addison. Straight-line distance: 182.24 mi (293.28 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Addison

#2 Addison

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,442
Coordinates43.4227800, -88.3745400
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Addison (-88.37454, 43.42278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.28 L · about $28.17
Round trip
$56.34
14.94 gal · 56.56 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.17 $56.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.77 $63.54
Premium $4.65 $34.77 $69.53
Diesel $5.30 $39.62 $79.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Addison. The current time is 07:33:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.