How far is Eau Claire, WI from Trenton, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Trenton, WI is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Trenton.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South Farwell Street
2012 ft · 54 sec · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Madison Street
2845 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street
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Turn right onto Bellinger Street
998 ft · 25 sec · Bellinger Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street
150 m · 10 sec · Platt Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jeffers Road
1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road
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Turn left onto North Crossing
4 mi · 6 min · North Crossing
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Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 10th Avenue
9.1 mi · 13 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn slight left
11.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto WI-35
3009 ft · 52 sec · WI-35
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Turn left onto County Road VV
1673 ft · 45 sec · County Road VV
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Turn sharp left onto County Road K
116 m · 17 sec · County Road K
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Continue on County Road K
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto 174th Avenue
53 m · 9 sec · 174th Avenue
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Continue on 174th Avenue
547 ft · 29 sec · 174th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Trenton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-94 East
Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Trenton?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Eau Claire and 39.6 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eau Claire and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Woodville
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 Woodville.
Menomonie, WI
Red Wing station
Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 54.3 mi (87.38 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 Trenton
Human settlement in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 44.6038600, -92.5649100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-92.56491, 44.60386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
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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