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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Reedsburg, WI is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.3 mi
02h 36m
Flight
115.33 mi
185.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.33 mi
Kilometers
185.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.3 mi
Kilometers
209.69 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Millston
WI

Human settlement in United States of America

From Eau Claire
65.1 mi
01h 18m
To Reedsburg
65.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brackett Avenue

    1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    157 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hastings Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3279 ft · 1 min · State Highway 82

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Union Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Grayside Street

    792 ft · 14 sec · Grayside Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Division Street

    64 m · 3 sec · Division Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Division Street

    1 km · 58 sec · Division Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 58

    13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 58

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33 & 58

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 33 & 58

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1667 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 33

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    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 Reedsburg.

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
100 mi · 77%
State Highway 58
13.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 33
6.42 mi · 5%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

99.4 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millston
01h 18m from Eau Claire
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Reedsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Eau Claire and 65.2 miles from Reedsburg.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Reedsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Millston

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

26 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

67 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Reedsburg. Straight-line distance: 115.33 mi (185.61 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Reedsburg (-90.00263, 43.53248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Reedsburg. The current time is 06:54:03.

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.