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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Ettrick, WI is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
59.25 mi
01h 21m
Flight
45.84 mi
73.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.84 mi
Kilometers
73.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.25 mi
Kilometers
95.35 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ettrick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Ettrick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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

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
Hale
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Eau Claire
29.6 mi
00h 40m
To Ettrick
29.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harmony Street

    2924 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 53

    10.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53

  19. 19

    Continue on Ekern Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Ekern Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ervin Street

    2743 ft · 1 min · Ervin Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 53

    15.9 mi · 22 min · US Highway 53

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 1st Street West

    806 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street West

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    102 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 53
26.4 mi · 45%
US 53 South
17.6 mi · 30%
Ekern Street
7.66 mi · 13%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 4%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi · 2%
10th Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hale
00h 40m from Eau Claire
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ettrick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Hale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Eau Claire and 29.6 miles from Ettrick.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ettrick.

Stop Ideas Near Hale

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

42 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

48 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

50 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
RAIL

Winona station

56 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Ettrick. Straight-line distance: 45.84 mi (73.78 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Ettrick

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,298
Coordinates44.1682900, -91.2690400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Ettrick (-91.26904, 44.16829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Ettrick. The current time is 00:52:09.

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.