How far is La Grange, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from La Grange, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 29m.
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.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Eau Claire.
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Start on County Highway H
40 m · 5 sec · County Highway H
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Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on East County Road N
1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East Fulton Street
2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street
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Turn right onto York Road
2500 ft · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Jenson Street
101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
18.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
32.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 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 La Grange 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Grange 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 La Grange to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 111.8 miles from La Grange and 110.4 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Grange and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
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 Lyndon Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 200.41 mi (322.53 km).
#1 La Grange
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.7997300, -88.6023200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.49 | $72.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.58 | $83.17 |
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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