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

The driving distance from Holmen, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.93 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.8 mi
96.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.8 mi
Kilometers
96.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.93 mi
Kilometers
118.98 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM CDT
Return by in Holmen
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmen
2026-04-23T06:27
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holmen
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
Independence
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States

From Holmen
36.7 mi
00h 45m
To Eau Claire
37.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway D

    21 m · 4 sec · County Highway D

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holmen Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Holmen Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  7. 7

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    809 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Hastings Way

    1 mi · 2 min · South Hastings Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holmen 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
36.5 mi · 49%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 21%
Holmen Drive
15.3 mi · 21%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
1.05 mi · 1%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 45m from Holmen
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holmen and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Holmen and 37.2 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holmen and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

39 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

49 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

59 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmen and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 59.8 mi (96.24 km).

Holmen

#1 Holmen

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population10,368
Coordinates43.9633000, -91.2562500
Altitude215
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: County Highway D (-91.256246, 43.963121)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.65 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $5.30 $13.84 $27.69

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 Holmen and Eau Claire. The current time is 06:27:43.

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.