How far is Eau Claire, WI from Wind Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Wind Lake, WI is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Wind Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Wind Lake.
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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
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 South, WI 164 South, CTH JJ South: Bluemound Road, Waukesha
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 18 West, WI 164 South: Waukesha
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
137 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto East Racine Avenue
5.2 mi · 9 min · East Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Racine Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · South Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway Y
25 m · 2 sec · Racine Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Racine Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Racine Avenue
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Continue on County Highway Y
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway Y
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oak Ridge Drive
59 m · 4 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Ridge Drive
49 m · 31 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Continue on Oak Ridge Drive
42 m · 3 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Wind Lake.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Wind Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Wind Lake?
The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Eau Claire and 124.4 miles from Wind Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Wind Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
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 Lake Delton.
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Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Wind Lake. Straight-line distance: 215.54 mi (346.88 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 Wind Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 5,342 |
| Coordinates | 42.8294600, -88.1587000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wind Lake (-88.1587, 42.82946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.82 | $81.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.52 | $93.03 |
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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