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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Hamburg, WI is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.88 mi
02h 08m
Flight
81.21 mi
130.7 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Eau Claire.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.21 mi
Kilometers
130.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.88 mi
Kilometers
162.35 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Wed, May 13, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, May 14, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-13T20:41
Arrive Hamburg
Wed, May 13, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Owen
WI

City in Clark County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
50.3 mi
01h 04m
To Hamburg
50.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 49 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    1102 ft · 31 sec · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Germania Street

    884 ft · 23 sec · Germania Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Prairie Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Prairie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

    3008 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 107: Marathon City, Merrill

    1532 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 107

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 107

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road L

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road L

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Deer Creek Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Deer Creek Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Creek Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
80.1 mi · 79%
State Highway 107
10.1 mi · 10%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 6%
County Road L
2 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.48 mi · 1%
South Farwell Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

WI 29 East

Merge slight left

79.5 mi · 01h 31m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owen
01h 04m from Eau Claire
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Owen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Eau Claire and 50.6 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Owen

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

20 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

29 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

68 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

72 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.7 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates45.0905200, -89.8851300
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Hamburg (-89.88513, 45.09052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Hamburg. The current time is 20:41:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.