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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Lewiston, WI is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133 mi
02h 33m
Flight
125.48 mi
201.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.48 mi
Kilometers
201.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
133 mi
Kilometers
214.04 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T07:03
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Millston
WI

Human settlement in United States of America

From Eau Claire
66.4 mi
01h 16m
To Lewiston
66.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.9 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 16: Wisconsin Dells

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    30 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Highway 12 & State Highway 16

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 16

  17. 17

    Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    41 m · 6 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    2923 ft · 48 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  20. 20

    Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    33 m · 4 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1222 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 16

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 16

  24. 24

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
117 mi · 88%
State Highway 16
7.21 mi · 5%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
2.52 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 2%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi · 1%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 16
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millston
01h 16m from Eau Claire
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 66.4 miles from Eau Claire and 66.5 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Millston

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

26 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

67 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 125.48 mi (201.94 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewiston

Town in Wisconsin, USA

Population1,244
Coordinates43.5805400, -89.6356800
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Lewiston (-89.63568, 43.58054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.95 $39.89
Premium $4.65 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $5.30 $24.88 $49.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Lewiston. The current time is 07:03:14.

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.