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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Elroy, WI is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.19 mi
02h 05m
Flight
95.65 mi
153.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.65 mi
Kilometers
153.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.19 mi
Kilometers
170.89 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elroy
Fri, May 1, 10:20 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Fri, May 1, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-01T08:14
Arrive Elroy
Fri, May 1, 10:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brockway
WI

Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
53.1 mi
01h 02m
To Elroy
53.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 131: Tomah, Wilton

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 131

    9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 71

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 71

  20. 20

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    669 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
75.9 mi · 72%
State Highway 71
10.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 131
9.01 mi · 8%
I 90 West
3.38 mi · 3%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 2%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

75 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockway
01h 02m from Eau Claire
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elroy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brockway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Eau Claire and 53.1 miles from Elroy.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny around Eau Claire and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elroy.

Stop Ideas Near Brockway

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

43 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

60 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

69 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

74 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Elroy. Straight-line distance: 95.65 mi (153.94 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Elroy (-90.27235, 43.7408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Elroy. The current time is 08:14:20.

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.