How far is Eau Claire, WI from Pittsfield, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Pittsfield, WI is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.34 mi
03h 35m
Flight
160.43 mi
258.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.43 mi
Kilometers
258.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.34 mi
Kilometers
293.44 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Sat, May 30, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sat, May 30, 10:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-30T03:38
Arrive Pittsfield
Sat, May 30, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marathon
WI

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
91 mi
01h 47m
To Pittsfield
91.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Pittsfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Pittsfield.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 49 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    1102 ft · 31 sec · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Germania Street

    884 ft · 23 sec · Germania Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Prairie Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Prairie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

    3008 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32 North, CTH Y: Pulaski, Gillett

    1839 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1594 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old 29 Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old 29 Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old 29 Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Pittsfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 East
168 mi · 92%
River Prairie Drive
5.8 mi · 3%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Old 29 Drive
1.33 mi · 1%
South Farwell Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marathon
01h 47m from Eau Claire
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Pittsfield?

The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Marathon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Eau Claire and 91.4 miles from Pittsfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:48 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 Mostly Sunny near Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Marathon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marathon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marathon.

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

15 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

17 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

37 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

49 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 160.43 mi (258.18 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Pittsfield

#2 Pittsfield

Civil town in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population2,814
Coordinates44.5994400, -88.2451000
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Pittsfield (-88.2451, 44.59944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
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.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.36 L · about $24.29
Round trip
$48.57
12.88 gal · 48.72 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Pittsfield. The current time is 03:38:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.