How far is Eau Claire, WI from La Grange, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to La Grange, WI is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
224.04 mi
04h 17m
Flight
200.41 mi
322.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.41 mi
Kilometers
322.53 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.04 mi
Kilometers
360.55 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-18T22:39
Arrive La Grange
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
111.9 mi
02h 08m
To La Grange
112.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and La Grange.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brackett Avenue

    1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    157 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hastings Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51, WI 73, WI 106, I 39 Alternate: Edgerton

    1776 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Highway N

    10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N

  28. 28

    Continue on East County Road N

    1180 ft · 22 sec · East County Road N

  29. 29

    Continue on East County Road N

    567 ft · 19 sec · East County Road N

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto County Highway H

    40 m · 4 sec · County Highway H

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway H

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 75%
I 39
22.1 mi · 10%
County Highway N
10.6 mi · 5%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
5.49 mi · 2%
State Highway 59
4.01 mi · 2%
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
200.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 08m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to La Grange?

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Eau Claire and 112.2 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 200.41 mi (322.53 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,469
Coordinates42.7997300, -88.6023200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: La Grange (-88.60232, 42.79973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.93 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.66
15.82 gal · 59.86 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.83 $59.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.64 $67.28
Premium $4.65 $36.81 $73.63
Diesel $5.30 $41.95 $83.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and La Grange. The current time is 22:39:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.