How far is Eau Claire, WI from Fond du Lac, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Fond du Lac, WI is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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 04h 09m.
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 and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Fond du Lac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Fond du Lac.
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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
136.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on County Road A
1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
30 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
100 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH D
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH D South
1887 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto County Road D
158 m · 11 sec · County Road D
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Continue on County Road D
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road D
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Continue on South Military Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Military Road
45 m · 3 sec · South Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Military Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Military Road
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1695 ft · 38 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
2195 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Park Avenue
620 ft · 27 sec · South Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Fond du Lac.
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
136 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fond du Lac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Fond du Lac?
The road trip is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 103.5 miles from Eau Claire and 103.8 miles from Fond du Lac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fond du Lac.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
Wisconsin Dells
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Westfield, WI
Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 167.39 mi (269.39 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 Fond du Lac
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.7750000, -88.4388300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fond du Lac (-88.43883, 43.775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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