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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Garfield, WI is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.16 mi
02h 58m
Flight
109.63 mi
176.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.63 mi
Kilometers
176.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.16 mi
Kilometers
212.69 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Garfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lynn
WI

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States

From Eau Claire
65.9 mi
01h 29m
To Garfield
66.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  18. 18

    Continue on West Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 10

    21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    122 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 10

    28.5 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1118 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Loberg Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Loberg Road

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 161

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 161

  32. 32

    Turn left onto County Road A

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road A

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
82 mi · 62%
US 53 South
17.6 mi · 13%
US 10 East
8.78 mi · 7%
I 39 South
7.39 mi · 6%
County Road A
4 mi · 3%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Continue on US Highway 10

30.6 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
109.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynn
01h 29m from Eau Claire
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Garfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Lynn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Eau Claire and 66.2 miles from Garfield.

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

The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Garfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lynn

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

39 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stanley, WI

58 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

66 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Garfield. Straight-line distance: 109.63 mi (176.44 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Garfield

Garfield is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population1,645
Coordinates44.5619200, -89.2942800
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Garfield (-89.29428, 44.56192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.65 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.3 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Garfield. The current time is 04:14:01.

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.