How far is Florence, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Florence, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Eau Claire.
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Start on Quinnesec Street
27 m · 8 sec · Quinnesec Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1489 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 70/101
20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70/101
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 139
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 139
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
28.9 mi · 40 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on East Pine Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 17
1.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on State Highway 17
17.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on North Stevens Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Stevens Street
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Turn slight right
553 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on North Stevens Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Stevens Street
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Turn right onto West Davenport Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Davenport Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 47
1168 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8
8 m · 2 sec · US Highway 8
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8
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Continue on US 8
11.6 mi · 16 min · US 8
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Turn left
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
89.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
2138 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive
3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive
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Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street
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Continue on Germania Street
893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Farwell Street
2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Eau Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
WI 29 West
Continue straight
89.2 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Florence 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 Florence to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Florence and 117.8 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Merrill
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 Merrill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 175.28 mi (282.08 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,945 |
| Coordinates | 45.9221800, -88.2518000 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.02 | $88.05 |
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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