How far is Eau Claire, WI from Friendship, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Friendship, WI is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Friendship.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Friendship.
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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
71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
1320 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Superior Avenue
146 m · 9 sec · Superior Avenue
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Turn slight left
538 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
2602 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1604 ft · 30 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on West 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 21
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Turn right onto County Road N
3.5 mi · 5 min · County Road N
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Turn left onto County Road J
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road J
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Continue on West Lake Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1338 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
46 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Friendship.
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
71.4 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Friendship.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Friendship?
The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Eau Claire and 58.9 miles from Friendship.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny around Eau Claire and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Friendship.
Stop Ideas Near Millston
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 Millston.
Tomah
La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Winona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Friendship. Straight-line distance: 101.33 mi (163.08 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 Friendship
Village in Adams County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,632 |
| Coordinates | 43.9705300, -89.8167900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendship (-89.81679, 43.97053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
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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