How far is Hurley, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Hurley, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hurley and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurley and Eau Claire.
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Start on Granite Road
2248 ft · 55 sec · Granite Road
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Continue on Cary Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cary Road
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 77
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 77
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Continue on Jefferson Street
3045 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on State Highway 77
17.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 77
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Continue on Lake Drive
1863 ft · 33 sec · Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
89 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
113 m · 13 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto Wilderness Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilderness Drive
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Continue on County Road GG
18.7 mi · 33 min · County Road GG
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road M
817 ft · 22 sec · County Road M
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 77
32.6 mi · 48 min · State Highway 77
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 63
40 m · 7 sec · US 63
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Exit the roundabout onto US 63
1021 ft · 19 sec · US 63
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 53 South, US 63 South,
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 53 South, US 63 South,
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Hurley 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.
US 53 South
Keep slight left
79.7 mi · 01h 29m
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 Hurley 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 Hurley to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Springbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Hurley and 93.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hurley and Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Springbrook
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 Springbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hurley and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 129.73 mi (208.78 km).
#1 Hurley
City in and county seat of Iron County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 46.4496700, -90.1865600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
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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