How far is Gays Mills, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Gays Mills, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gays Mills and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gays Mills and Eau Claire.
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Start on State Highway 171
134 m · 9 sec · State Highway 171
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Continue on State Highway 131
6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131
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Continue on Church Street
2951 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peterson Street
146 m · 10 sec · Peterson Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1235 ft · 30 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
543 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 61
2.4 mi · 3 min · US Highway 61
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Continue on Soldiers Grove Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Soldiers Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kickapoo Street
1683 ft · 36 sec · West Kickapoo Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
10.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
3209 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on South Black River Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road
896 ft · 28 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left
1080 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left 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 Gays Mills and Eau Claire.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gays Mills and Mostly Cloudy near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gays Mills to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Gays Mills and 65.5 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.83 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gays Mills and Mostly Cloudy near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Irving
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 Irving.
Tomah
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Winona station
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gays Mills and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 108.2 mi (174.13 km).
#1 Gays Mills
Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin
| Population | 504 |
| Coordinates | 43.3174800, -90.8448500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $4.29 | $19.83 | $39.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $22.64 | $45.29 |
| Premium | $5.47 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $29.24 | $58.48 |
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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