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

The driving distance from Fredonia, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.13 mi
04h 04m
Flight
198.79 mi
319.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.79 mi
Kilometers
319.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.13 mi
Kilometers
373.57 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Fredonia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredonia
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredonia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Fredonia
116.7 mi
02h 02m
To Eau Claire
115.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°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 Fredonia and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    50 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fredonia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fredonia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road A/H/I

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road A/H/I

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway A

    7.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway A

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 144

    2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144

  6. 6

    Continue on Barton Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · Barton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North 8th Avenue

    1079 ft · 43 sec · North 8th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 33

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  29. 29

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  33. 33

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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  34. 34

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  35. 35

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  37. 37

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 33%
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 28%
State Highway 33
26.3 mi · 11%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 10%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 6%
County Highway A
7.95 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
198.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 02m from Fredonia
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fredonia 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 Fredonia to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Fredonia and 115.5 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredonia and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 198.79 mi (319.92 km).

Fredonia

#1 Fredonia

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,168
Coordinates43.4705600, -87.9506500
Altitude248
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 Milwaukee Street (-87.950815, 43.470561)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.01 L · about $30.88
Round trip
$61.77
16.38 gal · 62.02 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.88 $61.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.83 $69.66
Premium $4.65 $38.12 $76.23
Diesel $5.30 $43.44 $86.88

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 Fredonia and Eau Claire. The current time is 22:43:44.

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.