How far is Eau Claire, WI from Gays Mills, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Gays Mills, WI is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Gays Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Gays Mills.
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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
44.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, I 94 Alternate: Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Road
1048 ft · 36 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27
39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Main Street
3217 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
10.2 mi · 18 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
32 m · 2 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West Kickapoo Street
1484 ft · 32 sec · West Kickapoo Street
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Turn right onto Soldiers Grove Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Soldiers Grove Road
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Continue on US Highway 61
2.4 mi · 3 min · US Highway 61
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
543 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1235 ft · 25 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Peterson Street
146 m · 16 sec · Peterson Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
2951 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 131
6.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 131
575 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 131
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Continue on State Highway 171
134 m · 9 sec · State Highway 171
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 171
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Gays Mills.
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
44.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Gays Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Gays Mills?
The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Eau Claire and 65.6 miles from Gays Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Gays Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Irving
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 Irving.
Tomah
La Crosse
Winona station
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Gays Mills. Straight-line distance: 108.2 mi (174.13 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 Gays Mills
Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin
| Population | 504 |
| Coordinates | 43.3174800, -90.8448500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gays Mills (-90.84485, 43.31748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $4.29 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
| Premium | $5.47 | $25.34 | $50.67 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
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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