How far is Eau Claire, WI from Fox Crossing, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Fox Crossing, WI is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Wood 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 Fox Crossing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Fox Crossing.
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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
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on West Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US Highway 10
28.5 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH CB: Appleton Intl. Airport
1381 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto County Road CB
1714 ft · 47 sec · County Road CB
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Turn right onto West American Drive
2800 ft · 1 min · West American Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · West American Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Fox Crossing.
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 10 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 01h 01m
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 Fox Crossing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Fox Crossing?
The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Auburndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Eau Claire and 88.9 miles from Fox Crossing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Fox Crossing.
Stop Ideas Near Auburndale
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 Auburndale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Fox Crossing. Straight-line distance: 153.96 mi (247.78 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 Fox Crossing
Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
| Population | 19,119 |
| Coordinates | 44.2197000, -88.4854000 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Crossing (-88.4854, 44.2197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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