How far is Eau Claire, WI from Saint Croix Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
93.67 mi
02h 05m
Flight
69.33 mi
111.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.33 mi
Kilometers
111.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.67 mi
Kilometers
150.74 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-18T01:58
Arrive Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Cameron
WI

Human settlement in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Eau Claire
46.8 mi
01h 02m
To Saint Croix Falls
46.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Saint Croix Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Saint Croix Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 49 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    1102 ft · 31 sec · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Germania Street

    884 ft · 23 sec · Germania Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Prairie Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Prairie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.9 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on East Division Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · East Division Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 14th Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue

    40 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · 14th Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue

    38 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 16 min · East 130th Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 8

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1578 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Vincent Street

    1797 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East State Street

    138 m · 18 sec · East State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street

    627 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Kentucky Street

    88 m · 13 sec · East Kentucky Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kentucky Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Saint Croix Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Prairie Drive
46.6 mi · 50%
14th Avenue
19.5 mi · 21%
East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 12%
13 1/2 Avenue
2.99 mi · 3%
East Division Avenue
2.02 mi · 2%
US Highway 8
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

River Prairie Drive

Merge slight left

45.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
01h 02m from Eau Claire
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Eau Claire and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Saint Croix Falls?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Eau Claire and 46.9 miles from Saint Croix Falls.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Eau Claire and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

61 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

63 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

64 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

71 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Saint Croix Falls. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.58 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Croix Falls

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates45.4099600, -92.6396500
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Saint Croix Falls (-92.63965, 45.40996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Saint Croix Falls. The current time is 01:58:12.

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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.