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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Tomah, WI is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
80.64 mi
01h 34m
Flight
75.64 mi
121.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.64 mi
Kilometers
121.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.64 mi
Kilometers
129.78 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tomah
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-12T20:42
Arrive Tomah
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Hixton
WI

Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
40.3 mi
00h 47m
To Tomah
40.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah

    1320 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Superior Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Superior Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Lacrosse Street

    59 m · 9 sec · East Lacrosse Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lacrosse Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
72.3 mi · 90%
Superior Avenue
2.91 mi · 4%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 3%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi · 1%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

71.4 mi · 01h 17m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hixton
00h 47m from Eau Claire
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Eau Claire and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Tomah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Hixton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Eau Claire and 40.3 miles from Tomah.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Tomah.

Stop Ideas Near Hixton

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Eau Claire, WI

60 mi away
642 University Drive
RAIL

Winona station

63 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

63 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Tomah. Straight-line distance: 75.64 mi (121.73 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Tomah

#2 Tomah

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates43.9785800, -90.5040200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Tomah (-90.50402, 43.97858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Tomah. The current time is 20:42:33.

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.