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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Farmington, WI is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.86 mi
03h 53m
Flight
184.76 mi
297.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.76 mi
Kilometers
297.35 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.86 mi
Kilometers
332.91 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-18T23:29
Arrive Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
103.3 mi
01h 56m
To Farmington
103.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    26.6 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    87 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1081 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    137 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · Milwaukee Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road B

    4.6 mi · 11 min · County Road B

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road B

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 82%
I 94
26.6 mi · 13%
County Road B
4.58 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 1%
WI 26
1.35 mi · 1%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
184.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 56m from Eau Claire
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Eau Claire and 103.5 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 184.76 mi (297.35 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,848
Coordinates43.0761200, -88.6720500
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Farmington (-88.67205, 43.07612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.63 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.6 gal · 55.26 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.05 $62.09
Premium $4.65 $33.97 $67.95
Diesel $5.30 $38.72 $77.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Farmington. The current time is 23:29:47.

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.