How far is Eau Claire, WI from Mineral Point, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Mineral Point, WI is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Mineral Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Mineral Point.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on State Highway 82
3279 ft · 1 min · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Union Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Union Street
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Continue on Grayside Street
792 ft · 14 sec · Grayside Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Division Street
64 m · 3 sec · Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Division Street
1 km · 58 sec · Division Street
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Continue on State Highway 58
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 58
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33 & 58
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 33 & 58
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1667 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on West Main Street
1549 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Albert Avenue
2716 ft · 46 sec · South Albert Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
18.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Wachter Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Wachter Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
2181 ft · 42 sec · US Highway 14
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Turn right
990 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Winsted Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Winsted Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
16.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on North Bequette Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Bequette Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1302 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on North Iowa Street
1099 ft · 19 sec · North Iowa Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
635 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Iowa Street
1252 ft · 21 sec · South Iowa Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Keep slight right to continue on US 151 South, WI 23 South: Mineral Point, Dubuque
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 151
3.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 151
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 23 South, US 151 Business: Mineral Point, Darlington
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Dodge Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Dodge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
2650 ft · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Commerce Street
141 m · 16 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Doty Street
660 ft · 23 sec · Doty Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
99 m · 14 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Mineral Point.
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
99.4 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Mineral Point?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Eau Claire and 91.3 miles from Mineral Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Point.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Mineral Point. Straight-line distance: 149.99 mi (241.38 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 Mineral Point
Fourth-class city in Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,494 |
| Coordinates | 42.8600000, -90.1798500 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Point (-90.17985, 42.86)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
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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