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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Whiting, WI is about 115 miles (185.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115 mi
02h 35m
Flight
97.83 mi
157.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.83 mi
Kilometers
157.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115 mi
Kilometers
185.08 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T07:03
Arrive Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 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
Neillsville
WI

City in Clark County in the U.

From Eau Claire
57.4 mi
01h 17m
To Whiting
57.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  18. 18

    Continue on West Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 10

    21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    122 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 10

    23.3 mi · 27 min · US Highway 10

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Highway P

    2352 ft · 48 sec · County Highway P

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Highway HH

    8.4 mi · 12 min · County Highway HH

  28. 28

    Continue on West Clark Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · West Clark Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Water Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
76.9 mi · 67%
US 53 South
17.6 mi · 15%
County Highway HH
8.38 mi · 7%
Water Street
2.45 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 2%
West Division Street
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Continue on US Highway 10

30.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neillsville
01h 17m from Eau Claire
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whiting.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115 miles (185.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Neillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Eau Claire and 57.6 miles from Whiting.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whiting.

Stop Ideas Near Neillsville

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

47 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

51 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

61 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

64 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 97.83 mi (157.45 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Whiting

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,704
Coordinates44.4935800, -89.5587300
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Whiting (-89.55873, 44.49358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.36 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.72 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Whiting. The current time is 07:03:29.

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.