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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Prescott, WI is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.95 mi
01h 40m
Flight
64.08 mi
103.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.08 mi
Kilometers
103.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.95 mi
Kilometers
130.28 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodville
WI

Village in St.

From Eau Claire
40.4 mi
00h 50m
To Prescott
40.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 54 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Madison Street

    2845 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 25 sec · Bellinger Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Platt Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Crossing

    4 mi · 6 min · North Crossing

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East

    2749 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Hudson, Carmichael Road

    1035 ft · 25 sec · Exit 2 Ramp

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    73 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Carmichael Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Carmichael Road

  15. 15

    Continue on County Highway F

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway F

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road F

    6.8 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 29

  18. 18

    Turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  19. 19

    Continue on Broad Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 East
56.8 mi · 70%
County Road F
6.85 mi · 8%
County Highway F
5.95 mi · 7%
North Crossing
3.98 mi · 5%
Carmichael Road
1.43 mi · 2%
US Highway 10
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-94 East

Merge slight left

56.3 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodville
00h 50m from Eau Claire
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prescott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Eau Claire and 40.6 miles from Prescott.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prescott.

Stop Ideas Near Woodville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodville, 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 Woodville.

BUS

Menomonie, WI

30 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

48 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

64 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 64.08 mi (103.13 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Prescott

City in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,279
Coordinates44.7488600, -92.8021500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Prescott (-92.80215, 44.74886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Prescott. The current time is 02:11:39.

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.