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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Arcadia, WI is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.36 mi
01h 07m
Flight
38.6 mi
62.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.6 mi
Kilometers
62.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.36 mi
Kilometers
73 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T03:02
Arrive Arcadia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Strum
WI

Human settlement in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Eau Claire
22.7 mi
00h 33m
To Arcadia
22.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward WI 93: La Crosse

    911 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  13. 13

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 93

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
38.2 mi · 84%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.44 mi · 3%
Hastings Way
0.83 mi · 2%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

15.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strum
00h 33m from Eau Claire
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcadia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Strum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Eau Claire and 22.7 miles from Arcadia.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Strum

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

29 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

36 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

37 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

55 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 38.6 mi (62.12 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arcadia

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,849
Coordinates44.2527400, -91.5015400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Arcadia (-91.50154, 44.25274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 Eau Claire and Arcadia. The current time is 03:02:25.

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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.