How far is Eau Claire, WI from Richland Center, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Richland Center, WI is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Richland Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Richland Center.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 131: Tomah, Wilton
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 131
9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 71
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 71
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Continue on West Railroad Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street
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Continue on East South Railroad Street
2774 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street
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Continue on State Highway 71
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71
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Continue on Main Street
3038 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
2096 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on Madison Street
2456 ft · 43 sec · Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 33
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Water Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Water Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80
22.1 mi · 32 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on Allison Park Drive
1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Seminary Street
11 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Richland Center.
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
75 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Richland Center?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Eau Claire and 69.7 miles from Richland Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.
Stop Ideas Near Warrens
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 Warrens.
Tomah
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
La Crosse
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Richland Center. Straight-line distance: 115.99 mi (186.67 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 Richland Center
City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,949 |
| Coordinates | 43.3347100, -90.3867900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland Center (-90.38679, 43.33471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.04 | $52.09 |
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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