How far is Eau Claire, WI from Cato, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Cato, WI is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Portage County Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Cato.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Cato.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Brackett Avenue
1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Turn slight right
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Hastings Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on West Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US Highway 10
28.5 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
10.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
1486 ft · 20 sec · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 49 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P
779 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH P South
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Racine Road
564 ft · 20 sec · Racine Road
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Melissa Street
1898 ft · 58 sec · Melissa Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Plank Road
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Continue on US Highway 10
4.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
28 m · 5 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
46 m · 9 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
40 m · 7 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
10.6 mi · 16 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 10
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Cato.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Cato.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Cato?
The road trip is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Eau Claire and 105.3 miles from Cato.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 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 near Cato.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Junction City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Cato. Straight-line distance: 185.16 mi (297.98 km).
#1 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cato
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 44.1427700, -87.8612000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cato (-87.8612, 44.14277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.36 | $78.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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