How far is Eau Claire, WI from Tichigan, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Tichigan, WI is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Tichigan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Tichigan.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
51.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 318, I 94 East Alternate: Waukesha, Waukesha Bypass, Meadowbrook Road
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Meadowbrook Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Continue on Les Paul Parkway
5.6 mi · 10 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn right onto State Highway 164
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164
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Continue on Big Bend Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive
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Continue on Clark Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street
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Continue on Big Bend Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive
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Continue on State Highway 164
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 164
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Turn left onto North Lake Drive
41 m · 6 sec · North Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Tichigan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Tichigan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Tichigan?
The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Eau Claire and 122.2 miles from Tichigan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.44 one way or $70.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Eau Claire and Rain Showers near Tichigan.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Tichigan. Straight-line distance: 214.07 mi (344.52 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 Tichigan
Situated in southeastern Wisconsin, this census-designated place falls within the jurisdiction of Racine County and serves as a distinct community within the Town of Waterford.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8289000, -88.1975900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tichigan (-88.19759, 42.8289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $4.12 | $35.44 | $70.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $40.60 | $81.19 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $45.60 | $91.20 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $53.30 | $106.61 |
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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