How far is Eau Claire, WI from Kohler, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Kohler, WI is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (319 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Kohler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Kohler.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
136.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on County Road A
1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
30 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
100 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto Rienzi Road
137 m · 13 sec · Rienzi Road
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Turn left onto County Road K
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road K
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
656 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
30.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Kohler
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Highland Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Highland Drive
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Turn right
137 m · 33 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Kohler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Kohler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Kohler?
The road trip is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Eau Claire and 121.8 miles from Kohler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.2 miles (319 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.32 one way or $70.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Kohler.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Kohler. Straight-line distance: 198.2 mi (318.98 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 Kohler
Situated in eastern Wisconsin within Sheboygan County, this village lies along the Sheboygan River approximately four miles west of Lake Michigan.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7391600, -87.7817500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kohler (-87.78175, 43.73916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $4.12 | $35.32 | $70.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $40.45 | $80.91 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
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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