How far is Eau Claire, WI from Somerset, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Somerset, WI is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Somerset.
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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
48.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street
40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street
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Turn left onto County Highway E
4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E
2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E
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Continue on County Road E
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Turn sharp right onto County Road I
5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
19 m · 2 sec · County Road I
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I
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Turn right onto Main Street
115 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Somerset.
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
48.3 mi · 00h 52m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Somerset?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 36.7 miles from Eau Claire and 36.9 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Knapp
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 Knapp.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 61.38 mi (98.78 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 Somerset
Village in St.
| Population | 4,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.1244100, -92.6735400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-92.67354, 45.12441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
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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