How far is Eau Claire, WI from River Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to River Falls, WI is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and River Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and River Falls.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South Farwell Street
2012 ft · 54 sec · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Madison Street
2845 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street
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Turn right onto Bellinger Street
998 ft · 25 sec · Bellinger Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street
150 m · 10 sec · Platt Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jeffers Road
1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road
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Turn left onto North Crossing
4 mi · 6 min · North Crossing
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Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway T
74 m · 5 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
44 m · 8 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway T
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Turn right onto County Highway N
2.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway J
4 mi · 6 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
52 m · 8 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and River Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 East
Merge slight left
41.8 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eau Claire and Partly Cloudy near River Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to River Falls?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Knapp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Eau Claire and 31.8 miles from River Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eau Claire and Partly Cloudy near River Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Knapp
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 River Falls. Straight-line distance: 55.25 mi (88.91 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 River Falls
City in Pierce and St.
| Population | 3,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.8613600, -92.6238100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Falls (-92.62381, 44.86136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
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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