How far is Eau Claire, WI from Red Cedar, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Red Cedar, WI is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Red Cedar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Red Cedar.
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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 right onto Washington Street
879 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lexington Boulevard
43 m · 8 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lexington Boulevard
117 m · 17 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Patton Street
130 m · 14 sec · Patton Street
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Turn left onto East Clairemont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Clairemont Avenue
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Turn slight left onto WIS 37
579 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 37
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37
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Turn slight right
747 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 85
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 85
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Continue on County Road H
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road H
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Turn straight onto State Highway 85
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 85
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Turn right onto County Road MM
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road MM
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1637 ft · 45 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 50th Avenue
2106 ft · 2 min · 50th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 50th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Red Cedar.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 85
Turn straight onto State Highway 85
10.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Cedar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Red Cedar?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rock Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Eau Claire and 13.7 miles from Red Cedar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Cedar.
Stop Ideas Near Rock Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Red Cedar. Straight-line distance: 20.73 mi (33.36 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 Red Cedar
Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.6891300, -91.8843400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Cedar (-91.88434, 44.68913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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