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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Bergen, WI is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
232.32 mi
04h 18m
Flight
207.26 mi
333.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.26 mi
Kilometers
333.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.32 mi
Kilometers
373.89 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bergen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 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
2026-04-15T07:26
Arrive Bergen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
116.1 mi
02h 09m
To Bergen
116.3 mi
02h 09m

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
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    49.9 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit

    1661 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Highway P

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway P

  18. 18

    Continue on East County Road P

    1.2 km · 1 min · East County Road P

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Sharon Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Sharon Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South State Road 140

    1.3 km · 1 min · South State Road 140

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Bergen Road

    994 ft · 46 sec · South Bergen Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 73%
I 39
49.9 mi · 21%
Sharon Road
3.34 mi · 1%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 1%
County Highway P
1.89 mi · 1%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 09m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bergen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Eau Claire and 116.3 miles from Bergen.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.92 one way or $61.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bergen.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Bergen. Straight-line distance: 207.26 mi (333.55 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 Bergen

Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,364
Coordinates42.4939100, -88.8653800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Bergen (-88.86538, 42.49391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.03 L · about $30.92
Round trip
$61.84
16.4 gal · 62.06 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.92 $61.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.87 $69.75
Premium $4.65 $38.16 $76.33
Diesel $5.30 $43.49 $86.99

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 Bergen. The current time is 07:26:02.

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.