How far is Eau Claire, WI from Mineral Point, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Mineral Point, WI is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
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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
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Park Street
8.6 mi · 10 min · South Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 138: Oregon, Stoughton
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
664 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Janesville Street
1203 ft · 32 sec · Janesville Street
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Turn left onto Wolfe Street
1398 ft · 28 sec · Wolfe Street
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Continue on County Highway MM
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM
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Continue on North Rutland Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Rutland Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 104
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 104
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Highway 59
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on North Mechanic Street
1 km · 2 min · North Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1477 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Taylor Street
141 m · 16 sec · North Taylor Street
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Continue on Mineral Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · Mineral Street
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Continue on Purintun Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Purintun Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purintun Road
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
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Eau Claire and 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 212.9 miles (342.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Eau Claire and 106.5 miles from Mineral Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Point.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Mineral Point. Straight-line distance: 176.96 mi (284.79 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
Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,053 |
| Coordinates | 42.7119500, -89.4667900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Point (-89.46679, 42.71195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
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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