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

The driving distance from Edgerton, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
199.18 mi
03h 00m
Flight
182.53 mi
293.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.53 mi
Kilometers
293.76 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.18 mi
Kilometers
320.55 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Edgerton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgerton
2026-04-22T18:28
Arrive Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgerton
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Edgerton
99.3 mi
01h 30m
To Eau Claire
99.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
98.8 mi · 50%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 38%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 1%
South Hastings Way
0.81 mi
US 53 Business
0.81 mi
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
01h 30m from Edgerton
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edgerton and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Edgerton and 99.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgerton and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgerton and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 182.53 mi (293.76 km).

Edgerton

#1 Edgerton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,525
Coordinates42.8352800, -89.0676100
Altitude249
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: North Main Street (-89.067708, 42.835333)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.61 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14.06 gal · 53.22 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.65 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.30 $37.29 $74.57

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgerton and Eau Claire. The current time is 18:28:34.

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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.