How far is Eau Claire, WI from Cedar Grove, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Cedar Grove, WI is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
257.35 mi
05h 07m
Flight
201.24 mi
323.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.24 mi
Kilometers
323.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.35 mi
Kilometers
414.17 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Tue, May 5, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-04T21:02
Arrive Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 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
128.5 mi
02h 33m
To Cedar Grove
128.9 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Cedar Grove.

  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

    136.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    33.4 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road A

    1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie

    30 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    41 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac

    100 m · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rienzi Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Rienzi Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road K

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    656 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 23

    30.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 23

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.4 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32 North, CTH LL: Cedar Grove

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Sauk Trail Road

    1144 ft · 23 sec · Sauk Trail Road

  35. 35

    Continue on East Union Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Union Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1221 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    829 ft · 36 sec · Center Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
137 mi · 53%
State Highway 23
30.9 mi · 12%
I 43 South
13 mi · 5%
County Road C
6 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 1%
County Road K
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 26m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
02h 33m from Eau Claire
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 128.5 miles from Eau Claire and 128.9 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Grove.

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 Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 201.24 mi (323.87 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population2,115
Coordinates43.5697200, -87.8234200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Cedar Grove (-87.82342, 43.56972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.38 L · about $34.24
Round trip
$68.48
18.16 gal · 68.76 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.24 $68.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.62 $77.23
Premium $4.65 $42.26 $84.52
Diesel $5.30 $48.16 $96.32

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Cedar Grove. The current time is 21:02:15.

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.