How far is Eau Claire, WI from Dodgeville, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Dodgeville, WI is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Dodgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Dodgeville.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on State Highway 82
3279 ft · 1 min · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Union Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Union Street
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Continue on Grayside Street
792 ft · 14 sec · Grayside Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Division Street
64 m · 3 sec · Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Division Street
1 km · 58 sec · Division Street
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Continue on State Highway 58
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 58
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33 & 58
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 33 & 58
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1667 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on West Main Street
1549 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Albert Avenue
2716 ft · 46 sec · South Albert Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
18.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Wachter Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Wachter Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
2181 ft · 42 sec · US Highway 14
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Turn right
990 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Winsted Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Winsted Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
16.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on North Bequette Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Bequette Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1582 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Dodgeville.
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 53 South
Merge slight left
99.4 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Dodgeville?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Eau Claire and 87.3 miles from Dodgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Dodgeville. Straight-line distance: 144.91 mi (233.21 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 Dodgeville
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 42.9602700, -90.1301200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodgeville (-90.13012, 42.96027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
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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