How far is Eau Claire, WI from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Minneapolis, MN is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Minneapolis.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South Farwell Street
2012 ft · 54 sec · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Madison Street
2845 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street
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Turn right onto Bellinger Street
998 ft · 25 sec · Bellinger Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street
150 m · 10 sec · Platt Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jeffers Road
1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road
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Turn left onto North Crossing
4 mi · 6 min · North Crossing
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Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
83 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Avenue
926 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue South
2541 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.5 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Minneapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 East
Merge slight left
83 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Eau Claire and 46.3 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
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 Baldwin.
Menomonie, WI
Red Wing station
Eau Claire, WI
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 87.18 mi (140.31 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 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $3.95 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
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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