How far is Hamilton, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Hamilton, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Eau Claire.
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Start on County Road B
1846 ft · 56 sec · County Road B
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Turn left onto State Highway 175
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 175
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Turn left
1095 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Turn right onto County Road A
1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A
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Continue on East State Street
1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68
47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68
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Continue on East State Street
1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on East Cook Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Hamilton 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Hamilton and 99.6 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 168.96 mi (271.91 km).
#1 Hamilton
Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,540 |
| Coordinates | 43.6974900, -88.4587200 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.49 | $60.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.03 | $76.06 |
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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