How far is Eau Claire, WI from Strum, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Strum, WI is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Strum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Strum.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward WI 93: La Crosse
911 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 93
15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on Main Street North
548 ft · 23 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Mondovi Street East
1525 ft · 43 sec · Mondovi Street East
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Continue on US Highway 10
3.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
2477 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Strum.
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.
State Highway 93
Turn right onto State Highway 93
15 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Strum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Strum?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eleva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Eau Claire and 11.4 miles from Strum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Strum.
Stop Ideas Near Eleva
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 Eleva.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Strum. Straight-line distance: 18.81 mi (30.27 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 Strum
Human settlement in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.5496900, -91.3926600 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strum (-91.39266, 44.54969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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