How far is Eau Claire, WI from Lebanon, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Lebanon, WI is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Lebanon.
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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
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1806 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 Business, CTH Y: Watertown
612 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 Business: Watertown
2779 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Church Street
40 m · 3 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1978 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on County Highway R
1.4 mi · 4 min · County Highway R
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Turn left onto County Road EM
3.5 mi · 8 min · County Road EM
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Turn right onto County Road MM
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road MM
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Continue on South Street
591 ft · 16 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Lebanon.
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
168 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Eau Claire and 108.9 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
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 Lemonweir.
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Tomah
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 178.61 mi (287.44 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 Lebanon
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,636 |
| Coordinates | 43.2552800, -88.6267700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-88.62677, 43.25528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.70 | $71.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
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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