How far is Eau Claire, WI from Spring Valley, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Spring Valley, WI is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
45.8 mi
01h 00m
Flight
36.35 mi
58.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.35 mi
Kilometers
58.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.8 mi
Kilometers
73.71 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Oct 15, 2:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Menomonie
WI

City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.

From Eau Claire
22.9 mi
00h 30m
To Spring Valley
22.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Spring Valley.

  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

    30.1 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City

    89 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 128

    86 m · 6 sec · State Highway 128

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128

    147 m · 10 sec · State Highway 128

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 128

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 128

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128

    4.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 128

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 29

  19. 19

    Continue on 5th Street

    2610 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto McKay Avenue

    768 ft · 38 sec · McKay Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Akers Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Akers Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Newman Avenue

    677 ft · 21 sec · Newman Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 East
30.6 mi · 67%
State Highway 128
4.42 mi · 10%
North Crossing
3.98 mi · 9%
State Highway 29
2.61 mi · 6%
3rd Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Jeffers Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 East

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonie
00h 30m from Eau Claire
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Menomonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Eau Claire and 22.9 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Spring Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Menomonie

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

1 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

26 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

34 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

39 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 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 Spring Valley

Situated within Pierce County in western Wisconsin, the village rests at an elevation of 909 feet along the banks of the Eau Galle River.

Population0
Coordinates44.8452400, -92.2388000
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Spring Valley (-92.2388, 44.84524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.34
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $6.67 $13.34
Mid-grade $4.72 $7.64 $15.28
Premium $5.30 $8.58 $17.16
Diesel $6.19 $10.03 $20.06

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Spring Valley. The current time is 12:30:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.