How far is Eau Claire, WI from Hammond, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Hammond, WI is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Hammond.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South Farwell Street
2012 ft · 54 sec · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Madison Street
2845 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street
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Turn right onto Bellinger Street
998 ft · 25 sec · Bellinger Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street
150 m · 10 sec · Platt Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jeffers Road
1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road
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Turn left onto North Crossing
4 mi · 6 min · North Crossing
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Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
5 m · 1 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway T
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Turn right onto Wolf Street
25 m · 4 sec · Wolf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Hammond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 East
Merge slight left
41.8 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Hammond?
The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Menomonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Eau Claire and 26.2 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Menomonie
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 Menomonie.
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Chippewa Falls, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 47.31 mi (76.14 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 Hammond
Village in St.
| Population | 2,429 |
| Coordinates | 44.9788600, -92.4357500 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-92.43575, 44.97886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
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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