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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.21 mi
01h 04m
Flight
47.31 mi
76.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.31 mi
Kilometers
76.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.02 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T04:43
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Menomonie
WI

City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.

From Eau Claire
26 mi
00h 32m
To Hammond
26.2 mi
00h 32m

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
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 54 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Madison Street

    2845 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 25 sec · Bellinger Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Platt Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Crossing

    4 mi · 6 min · North Crossing

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East

    2749 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.8 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T

    5 m · 1 sec · County Highway T

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway T

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wolf Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Wolf Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 East
42.3 mi · 81%
North Crossing
3.98 mi · 8%
County Highway T
2.47 mi · 5%
3rd Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Jeffers Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Truax Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonie
00h 32m from Eau Claire
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

1 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

26 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

34 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

39 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 47.31 mi (76.14 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Hammond

Village in St.

Population2,429
Coordinates44.9788600, -92.4357500
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Hammond (-92.43575, 44.97886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.88
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Hammond. The current time is 04:43:19.

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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.