How far is Eau Claire, WI from Union Grove, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Union Grove, WI is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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 05h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Union Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Union Grove.
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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
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Loomis Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
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Turn left onto South North Cape Road
2183 ft · 49 sec · South North Cape Road
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Continue on South 124th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street
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Continue on North Raynor Avenue
7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue
74 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Colony Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · North Colony Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Colony Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Colony Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colony Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · South Colony Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Union Grove.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Union Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Union Grove?
The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.1 miles from Eau Claire and 132.4 miles from Union Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eau Claire and Sunny near Union Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Union Grove. Straight-line distance: 226.06 mi (363.81 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 Union Grove
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 5,266 |
| Coordinates | 42.6880700, -88.0514700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Grove (-88.05147, 42.68807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.72 | $79.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.47 | $86.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.54 | $99.08 |
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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