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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Brockway, WI is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
52.88 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.75 mi
78.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.75 mi
Kilometers
78.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.88 mi
Kilometers
85.11 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockway
Sat, May 30, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sat, May 30, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-29T23:53
Arrive Brockway
Sat, May 30, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Levis
WI

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
26.4 mi
00h 31m
To Brockway
26.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.9 mi · 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, I 94 Alternate: Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls

    947 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    64 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Road

    1048 ft · 36 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1806 ft · 56 sec · Gebhardt Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    702 ft · 22 sec · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    658 ft · 29 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
45.8 mi · 87%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 4%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Levis
00h 31m from Eau Claire
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Brockway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Levis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Eau Claire and 26.5 miles from Brockway.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Sunny near Brockway.

Stop Ideas Near Levis

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

43 mi away
642 University Drive
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Chippewa Falls, WI

46 mi away
2750 120th Street
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Stanley, WI

48 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

51 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Brockway. Straight-line distance: 48.75 mi (78.46 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Brockway

Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin

Population2,863
Coordinates44.2846800, -90.8395900
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Brockway (-90.83959, 44.28468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Brockway. The current time is 23:53:00.

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.