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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on West Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US Highway 10
23.3 mi · 27 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway P
2352 ft · 48 sec · County Highway P
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Turn left onto County Highway HH
8.4 mi · 12 min · County Highway HH
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Continue on West Clark Street
3056 ft · 1 min · West Clark Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · Water Street
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neillsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 97.83 mi (157.45 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 Whiting
Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,704 |
| Coordinates | 44.4935800, -89.5587300 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiting (-89.55873, 44.49358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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