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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Brussels, WI is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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
222.38 mi
04h 23m
Flight
190.25 mi
306.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.25 mi
Kilometers
306.17 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.38 mi
Kilometers
357.88 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brussels
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Brussels
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
Ringle
WI

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Eau Claire
111 mi
02h 11m
To Brussels
111.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
42°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 49 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    1102 ft · 31 sec · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Germania Street

    884 ft · 23 sec · Germania Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Prairie Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Prairie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

    3008 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 North, US 41 North: Marinette

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1842 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    973 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    2410 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    21.3 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    134 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto County Road D

    64 m · 8 sec · County Road D

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road DK

    4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road DK

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road C

    32 m · 3 sec · County Road C

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road C

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
175 mi · 79%
WI 54 East
21.8 mi · 10%
I 43 South
6.16 mi · 3%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
County Road DK
4.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 East

Merge slight left

87.7 mi · 01h 40m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
190.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ringle
02h 11m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Brussels.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Ringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Eau Claire and 111.4 miles from Brussels.

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

The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ringle

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

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

BUS

Wausau, WI

17 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

20 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

22 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

42 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Brussels. Straight-line distance: 190.25 mi (306.17 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Brussels

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

Population1,115
Coordinates44.7361100, -87.6209300
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Brussels (-87.62093, 44.73611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.7 L · about $29.60
Round trip
$59.20
15.7 gal · 59.4 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.60 $59.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.39 $66.77
Premium $4.65 $36.53 $73.07
Diesel $5.30 $41.64 $83.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Brussels. The current time is 04:01:52.

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.