How far is Eau Claire, WI from Rubicon, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Rubicon, WI is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Rubicon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Rubicon.
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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
136.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street
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Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on James Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · James Street
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Continue on Manning Street
2147 ft · 58 sec · Manning Street
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Continue on Highway 16 & 60
13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60
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Continue on State Highway 60
14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road P
70 m · 4 sec · County Road P
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road P
1 mi · 2 min · County Road P
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Turn right onto Rome Road
81 m · 17 sec · Rome Road
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Turn left
31 m · 8 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 Rubicon.
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
136 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Rubicon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Rubicon?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Eau Claire and 103 miles from Rubicon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Rubicon.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
Wisconsin Dells
Tomah
Westfield, WI
Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Rubicon. Straight-line distance: 181.96 mi (292.83 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 Rubicon
Town in Dodge County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 43.3402800, -88.4576000 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rubicon (-88.4576, 43.34028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.45 | $76.91 |
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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