How far is Eau Claire, WI from Theresa, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Theresa, WI is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.59 mi
04h 13m
Flight
175.5 mi
282.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.5 mi
Kilometers
282.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.59 mi
Kilometers
337.3 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Theresa
Tue, Jun 2, 12:40 PM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Tue, Jun 2, 4:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-06-02T08:26
Arrive Theresa
Tue, Jun 2, 12:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
104.6 mi
02h 06m
To Theresa
104.9 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Theresa.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brackett Avenue

    1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    157 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hastings Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    136.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  20. 20

    Continue on James Street

    2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2487 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    4.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28

  33. 33

    Continue on Horicon Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Horicon Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 67

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  36. 36

    Continue on Mayville Street

    2559 ft · 45 sec · Mayville Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    828 ft · 17 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
137 mi · 66%
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 11%
James Street
13.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 33
7.95 mi · 4%
State Highway 28
4.28 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
3.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
02h 06m from Eau Claire
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Theresa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Theresa?

The road trip is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Eau Claire and 104.9 miles from Theresa.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eau Claire and Sunny near Theresa.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Theresa. Straight-line distance: 175.5 mi (282.44 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 Theresa

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population1,046
Coordinates43.5172200, -88.4512100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Theresa (-88.45121, 43.51722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
14.8 gal · 56 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.47 $62.94
Premium $4.65 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $5.30 $39.25 $78.50

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Theresa. The current time is 08:26:40.

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.