How far is Eau Claire, WI from Holmen, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Holmen, WI is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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 Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Holmen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Holmen.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward WI 93: La Crosse
911 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 93
15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on Main Street North
1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 93
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Osseo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Burrows Road
1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road
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Continue on Diagonal Street
720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on State Highway 93
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 35
783 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 35
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Continue on Holmen Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Holmen Drive
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto County Highway D
21 m · 2 sec · County Highway D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Holmen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 93
Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 00h 30m
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holmen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Holmen?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Eau Claire and 36.7 miles from Holmen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holmen.
Stop Ideas Near Independence
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 Independence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Holmen. Straight-line distance: 59.8 mi (96.24 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 Holmen
Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,368 |
| Coordinates | 43.9633000, -91.2562500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holmen (-91.25625, 43.9633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
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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