How far is Eau Claire, WI from Whitewater, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Whitewater, WI is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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 10m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Whitewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Whitewater.
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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 right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, WI 73, WI 106, I 39 Alternate: Edgerton
1776 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Jenson Street
101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street
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Turn right onto York Road
2500 ft · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N
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Continue on East County Road N
1180 ft · 22 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on East County Road N
639 ft · 20 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on West Walworth Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Walworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Janesville Street
2428 ft · 1 min · Janesville Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1377 ft · 51 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Whitewater.
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.
Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Whitewater?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 108.3 miles from Eau Claire and 108.6 miles from Whitewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eau Claire and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitewater.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Whitewater. Straight-line distance: 194.11 mi (312.39 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 Whitewater
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,491 |
| Coordinates | 42.8336200, -88.7323300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitewater (-88.73233, 42.83362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
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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