How far is Eau Claire, WI from West Bend, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to West Bend, WI is about 221.2 miles (356 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and West Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and West Bend.
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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
136.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street
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Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on James Street
2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street
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Turn left
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 33
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Barstow Street
1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street
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Turn straight onto Vine Street
791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on West Washington Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
73 m · 11 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
100 m · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and West Bend.
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
136 mi · 02h 26m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near West Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to West Bend?
The road trip is about 221.2 miles (356 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Eau Claire and 110.8 miles from West Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near West Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
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 Lemonweir.
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Westfield, WI
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and West Bend. Straight-line distance: 190.27 mi (306.21 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 West Bend
City in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,715 |
| Coordinates | 43.4252800, -88.1834300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bend (-88.18343, 43.42528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.22 | $66.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
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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