How far is Eau Claire, WI from Lake Delton, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Lake Delton, WI is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 02h 22m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Lake Delton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Lake Delton.
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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
115.9 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 16: Wisconsin Dells
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 12 & State Highway 16
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 16
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Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
1.2 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
41 m · 6 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Exit the roundabout onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
2923 ft · 48 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Turn right onto West Lake Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · West Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Lake Delton.
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
116 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Delton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Lake Delton?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Eau Claire and 63.2 miles from Lake Delton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eau Claire and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Delton.
Stop Ideas Near Millston
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 Millston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Lake Delton. Straight-line distance: 118.83 mi (191.24 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 Lake Delton
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,986 |
| Coordinates | 43.6010900, -89.7937400 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Delton (-89.79374, 43.60109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
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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