How far is Eau Claire, WI from Lannon, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Lannon, WI is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.67 mi
04h 26m
Flight
201.68 mi
324.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.68 mi
Kilometers
324.58 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.67 mi
Kilometers
384.1 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lannon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-18T22:38
Arrive Lannon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
119.2 mi
02h 13m
To Lannon
119.5 mi
02h 13m

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
31°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Lannon.

  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 left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Good Hope Road

    41 m · 6 sec · West Good Hope Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    580 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    73 m · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 71%
I 94
55.6 mi · 23%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 1%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 1%
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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
201.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 13m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Clear near Lannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Lannon?

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 119.2 miles from Eau Claire and 119.5 miles from Lannon.

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

The direct path is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Eau Claire and Mostly Clear near Lannon.

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 Lannon. Straight-line distance: 201.68 mi (324.58 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Lannon

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,284
Coordinates43.1461200, -88.1662000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Lannon (-88.1662, 43.14612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.88 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.50
16.84 gal · 63.76 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.75 $63.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.81 $71.62
Premium $4.65 $39.19 $78.37
Diesel $5.30 $44.66 $89.32

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 Lannon. The current time is 22:38:27.

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.