How far is Eau Claire, WI from Omro, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Omro, WI is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Omro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Omro.
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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
71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
1320 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Superior Avenue
146 m · 9 sec · Superior Avenue
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Turn slight left
538 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
2602 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1604 ft · 30 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on West 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on West River Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West River Drive
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Continue on Omro Road
795 ft · 19 sec · Omro Road
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
28 m · 10 sec · North Webster Avenue
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Turn left onto Omro Road
690 ft · 22 sec · Omro Road
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Turn left onto Spruce State Route
890 ft · 36 sec · Spruce State Route
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Turn left onto West Main Street
744 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Omro.
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
71.4 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Omro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Omro?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Wyeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Eau Claire and 86.2 miles from Omro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Omro.
Stop Ideas Near Wyeville
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 Wyeville.
Tomah
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Dells
La Crosse
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Omro. Straight-line distance: 145.98 mi (234.94 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 Omro
City in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 44.0394300, -88.7442800 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Omro (-88.74428, 44.03943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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