How far is Eau Claire, WI from Bohners Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Bohners Lake, WI is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.6 miles (355 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
256.58 mi
04h 54m
Flight
220.62 mi
355.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.62 mi
Kilometers
355.05 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.58 mi
Kilometers
412.92 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bohners Lake
Fri, May 22, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Fri, May 22, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-21T19:14
Arrive Bohners Lake
Fri, May 22, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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

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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Eau Claire
128.2 mi
02h 27m
To Bohners Lake
128.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Bohners Lake.

  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

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan

    947 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    158 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street

    90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington

    49 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 11

    8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  28. 28

    Continue on Burlington Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Burlington Bypass

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1438 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto McHenry Street

    2 mi · 4 min · McHenry Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Oakwood Drive

    723 ft · 33 sec · Oakwood Drive

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive

    1592 ft · 1 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive

    2021 ft · 2 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right

    54 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Fairview Court

    29 m · 4 sec · Fairview Court

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Court

Car Route Details

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

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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 66%
I 39
37.2 mi · 15%
East Racine Street
18.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 11
8.45 mi · 3%
Burlington Bypass
3.63 mi · 1%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 1%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
220.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
02h 27m from Eau Claire
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Bohners Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Bohners Lake?

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Eau Claire and 128.4 miles from Bohners Lake.

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

The direct path is about 220.6 miles (355 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.13 one way or $68.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Bohners Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Bohners Lake. Straight-line distance: 220.62 mi (355.05 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Bohners Lake

#2 Bohners Lake

Census designated place

Population2,444
Coordinates42.6230700, -88.2803700
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Bohners Lake (-88.28037, 42.62307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $34.13
Round trip
$68.26
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.13 $68.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.49 $76.98
Premium $4.65 $42.12 $84.24
Diesel $5.30 $48.00 $96.00

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Bohners Lake. The current time is 19:14:11.

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.