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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Roberts, WI is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
57.96 mi
01h 09m
Flight
53.11 mi
85.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.96 mi
Kilometers
93.27 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roberts
Sat, May 2, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sat, May 2, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-02T08:03
Arrive Roberts
Sat, May 2, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Knapp
WI

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
28.9 mi
00h 34m
To Roberts
29 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    948 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    131 m · 24 sec · West Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    1092 ft · 52 sec · South Locust Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 East
48.8 mi · 84%
North Crossing
3.98 mi · 7%
State Highway 65
1.4 mi · 2%
3rd Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Jeffers Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Truax Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 East

Merge slight left

48.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knapp
00h 34m from Eau Claire
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Roberts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 28.9 miles from Eau Claire and 29 miles from Roberts.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Roberts.

Stop Ideas Near Knapp

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

15 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

40 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

48 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

52 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Roberts. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.48 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Roberts

Village in St.

Population2,018
Coordinates44.9838600, -92.5560300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Roberts (-92.55603, 44.98386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Roberts. The current time is 08:03:45.

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.