How far is Eau Claire, WI from Medary, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Medary, WI is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 01h 57m.
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.
Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Medary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Medary.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward WI 93: La Crosse
911 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 93
15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on Main Street North
1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 93
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Osseo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Burrows Road
1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road
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Continue on Diagonal Street
720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on State Highway 93
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn straight
3208 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
744 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
783 ft · 38 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Sunset Lane
28 m · 10 sec · Sunset Lane
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Turn left
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Medary.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 93
Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Medary?
The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Eau Claire and 40.9 miles from Medary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medary.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
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 Arcadia.
Winona station
La Crosse
Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Medary. Straight-line distance: 67.59 mi (108.77 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 Medary
Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,533 |
| Coordinates | 43.8552400, -91.2095800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medary (-91.20958, 43.85524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
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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