How far is Eau Claire, WI from Eagle Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Eagle Lake, WI is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Eagle Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Eagle Lake.
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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
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
45.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway C
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Highway C
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Turn left onto US Highway 18
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on West Summit Avenue
122 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue
160 m · 13 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Wales Road
9 m · 2 sec · North Wales Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
1573 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
43 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
21 m · 4 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on North Rochester Street
3 mi · 6 min · North Rochester Street
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Continue on State Highway 83
1511 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83
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Continue on Northwest Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Highway
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Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 42 sec · High Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road BD
36 m · 3 sec · County Road BD
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD
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Turn right onto Church Road
1 km · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Pan Yack Park
529 ft · 23 sec · Pan Yack Park
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Continue on Eagle Lake Park Road
825 ft · 36 sec · Eagle Lake Park Road
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Continue on Fairway Drive
1218 ft · 58 sec · Fairway Drive
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Turn left
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Eagle Lake.
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
168 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Rain leaving Eau Claire and Cloudy near Eagle Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Eagle Lake?
The road trip is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 126.6 miles from Eau Claire and 126.9 miles from Eagle Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Eau Claire and Cloudy near Eagle Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
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 Lake Delton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Eagle Lake. Straight-line distance: 222.29 mi (357.74 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 Eagle Lake
Situated in southeastern Wisconsin, this natural body of water forms a significant geographic feature within Racine County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7069600, -88.1281400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle Lake (-88.12814, 42.70696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $4.12 | $36.80 | $73.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $42.15 | $84.30 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $47.35 | $94.69 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $55.35 | $110.70 |
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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