How far is Eau Claire, WI from Exeter, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Exeter, WI is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Exeter.
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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
122.5 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Phillips Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Phillips Boulevard
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Continue straight
973 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 78
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 19/78
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on State Street
1463 ft · 38 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Mills Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 8th Street
37 m · 2 sec · South 8th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 8th Street
2549 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 92
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Washington Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 92
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 69
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 69
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Turn left onto County Highway W
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway W
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Turn right onto Argue Road
2 mi · 5 min · Argue Road
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Turn sharp right onto Tunnel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tunnel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Exeter.
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
122 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Exeter?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Eau Claire and 97.7 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 169.16 mi (272.23 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 Exeter
Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,088 |
| Coordinates | 42.7905600, -89.5831800 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-89.58318, 42.79056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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