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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Trempealeau, WI is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
61.94 mi
01h 31m
Flight
55.75 mi
89.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.75 mi
Kilometers
89.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.94 mi
Kilometers
99.68 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trempealeau
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Wed, May 13, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-05-12T22:46
Arrive Trempealeau
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
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
Russell
WI

Unincorporated community in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From Eau Claire
30.9 mi
00h 45m
To Trempealeau
30.9 mi
00h 45m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward WI 93: La Crosse

    911 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  13. 13

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road 35

    4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
51.6 mi · 83%
State Road 35
3.98 mi · 6%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Hastings Way
0.83 mi · 1%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
00h 45m from Eau Claire
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Eau Claire and 30.9 miles from Trempealeau.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 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 Trempealeau.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

41 mi away
642 University Drive
RAIL

Winona station

45 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

47 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

51 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Trempealeau. Straight-line distance: 55.75 mi (89.72 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Trempealeau

Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,912
Coordinates44.0055200, -91.4420900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Trempealeau (-91.44209, 44.00552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 Trempealeau. The current time is 22:46:20.

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.