How far is Eau Claire, WI from Brice Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Brice Prairie, WI is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.92 mi
01h 57m
Flight
61.09 mi
98.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.09 mi
Kilometers
98.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.92 mi
Kilometers
127.01 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brice Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T10:14
Arrive Brice Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Independence
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States

From Eau Claire
39.5 mi
00h 58m
To Brice Prairie
39.5 mi
00h 58m

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
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Brice Prairie.

  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

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 South, CTH HD

    2186 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 35

    899 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 35

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Highway OT

    1234 ft · 39 sec · County Highway OT

  23. 23

    Continue on County Highway OT

    2090 ft · 57 sec · County Highway OT

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road OT

    1672 ft · 33 sec · County Road OT

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road ZN

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road ZN

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road Z

    2923 ft · 1 min · County Road Z

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road ZN

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road ZN

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Highway ZZ

    1689 ft · 47 sec · County Highway ZZ

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway ZZ

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
68.8 mi · 87%
County Road ZN
1.95 mi · 2%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Hastings Way
0.83 mi · 1%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
County Highway OT
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 58m from Eau Claire
Leave By
2:36 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 Brice Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Brice Prairie?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Eau Claire and 39.5 miles from Brice Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 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 Brice Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

39 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

49 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

59 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Brice Prairie. Straight-line distance: 61.09 mi (98.32 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Brice Prairie

#2 Brice Prairie

Census designated place

Population1,887
Coordinates43.9385700, -91.2998600
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Brice Prairie (-91.29986, 43.93857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 Brice Prairie. The current time is 10:14:01.

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.