How far is Eau Claire, WI from Nashville, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Nashville, WI is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance T-storms
Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Nashville.
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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 · 49 sec · South Farwell Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
1102 ft · 31 sec · East Madison Street
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Continue on Germania Street
884 ft · 23 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street
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Continue on River Prairie Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · River Prairie Drive
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Turn left
1444 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay
3008 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North, US 52 North: Wausau, Merill
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 51 North: Merrill
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, WI 17: Merrill, Antigo
1761 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 64
942 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 64
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Turn left onto State Highway 17
23.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 17
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Turn right onto County Highway Q
10.3 mi · 25 min · County Highway Q
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway G&Q
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway G&Q
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Continue on County Highway G
3.1 mi · 7 min · County Highway G
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Turn left onto County Highway B
1 mi · 3 min · County Highway B
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Continue straight
1749 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Street
1222 ft · 34 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on County Highway B
4.6 mi · 11 min · County Highway B
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Continue on County Highway B
2.7 mi · 7 min · County Highway B
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Turn left onto Cole Lane
11 m · 2 sec · Cole Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cole Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Nashville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
WI 29 East
Merge slight left
87.7 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving Eau Claire and Chance Rain And Snow near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Nashville?
The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Edgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Eau Claire and 80.5 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Eau Claire and Chance Rain And Snow near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Edgar
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 Edgar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 130.13 mi (209.43 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 Nashville
Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 45.5227400, -89.0248400 |
| Altitude | 519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-89.02484, 45.52274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
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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