How far is Eau Claire, WI from Hale Corner, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Hale Corner, WI is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.44 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.02 mi
24.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.44 mi
Kilometers
26.46 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hale Corner
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-19T09:07
Arrive Hale Corner
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fall Creek
WI

Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States

From Eau Claire
8.2 mi
00h 13m
To Hale Corner
8.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Hale Corner.

  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 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road V

    2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road V

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road V

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
9.02 mi · 55%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 14%
County Road V
2.28 mi · 14%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi · 6%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 4%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Exit the roundabout

8.76 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fall Creek
00h 13m from Eau Claire
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Hale Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Hale Corner?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fall Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Eau Claire and 8.2 miles from Hale Corner.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Hale Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Fall Creek

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

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

BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

18 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

18 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

27 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Stanley, WI

34 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Hale Corner. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.18 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 Hale Corner

Hale Corner is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.6616300, -91.2765500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Hale Corner (-91.27655, 44.66163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Hale Corner. The current time is 09:07:31.

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.