How far is Eau Claire, WI from Star Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Star Prairie, WI is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
72.2 mi
01h 32m
Flight
57.03 mi
91.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.03 mi
Kilometers
91.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.2 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-18T05:14
Arrive Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Knapp
WI

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
36 mi
00h 46m
To Star Prairie
36.2 mi
00h 46m

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

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Star Prairie.

  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

    41.8 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T

    5 m · 1 sec · County Highway T

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway T

  15. 15

    Continue on US-12

    3040 ft · 48 sec · US-12

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Highway T

    10.1 mi · 14 min · County Highway T

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 64

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    867 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bridge Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Bridge Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 East
42.3 mi · 59%
County Highway T
12.8 mi · 18%
State Highway 64
4.73 mi · 7%
State Highway 65
4.18 mi · 6%
North Crossing
3.98 mi · 6%
3rd Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 East

Merge slight left

41.8 mi · 00h 45m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knapp
00h 46m from Eau Claire
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Eau Claire and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Star Prairie?

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 miles from Eau Claire and 36.2 miles from Star Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Eau Claire and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.

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 Star Prairie. Straight-line distance: 57.03 mi (91.78 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Star Prairie

#2 Star Prairie

Village in St.

Population3,640
Coordinates45.1969100, -92.5307500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Star Prairie (-92.53075, 45.19691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 Star Prairie. The current time is 05:14:14.

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.