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

The driving distance from Edgar, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.51 mi
01h 22m
Flight
75.59 mi
121.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.59 mi
Kilometers
121.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.51 mi
Kilometers
137.62 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Edgar
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgar
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgar
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
Thorp
WI

City in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States

From Edgar
42.7 mi
00h 41m
To Eau Claire
42.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Oak Street

    41 m · 7 sec · East Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road H

    2648 ft · 1 min · County Road H

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road H
75.4 mi · 88%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 7%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 2%
River Prairie Drive
0.85 mi · 1%
North 3rd Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
North Farwell Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road H

Merge slight left

74.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorp
00h 41m from Edgar
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Thorp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Edgar and 42.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Edgar and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Thorp

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

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

BUS

Stanley, WI

11 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

38 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

50 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

59 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgar and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 75.59 mi (121.65 km).

Edgar

#1 Edgar

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,434
Coordinates44.9271900, -89.9634600
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Eau Claire

#2 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: East Oak Street (-89.963458, 44.927118)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 Edgar and Eau Claire. The current time is 01:17:58.

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.