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

The driving distance from Lebanon, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.05 mi
03h 23m
Flight
178.61 mi
287.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.61 mi
Kilometers
287.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.05 mi
Kilometers
325.17 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-17T22:31
Arrive Eau Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Lebanon
100.7 mi
01h 41m
To Eau Claire
101.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    591 ft · 16 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road MM

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road MM

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road EM

    1833 ft · 56 sec · County Road EM

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road MM

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road MM

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road E

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road E

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road M

    2.2 mi · 5 min · County Road M

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road JM

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road JM

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 26

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford

    1819 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    611 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60

  12. 12

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1528 ft · 43 sec · Lowell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East James Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · East James Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 38%
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 32%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 11%
Highway 16 & 60
13.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 26
3.73 mi · 2%
County Road MM
2.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
178.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
01h 41m from Lebanon
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lebanon and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Lebanon and 101.3 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lebanon and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 178.61 mi (287.44 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,636
Coordinates43.2552800, -88.6267700
Altitude274
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: South Street (-88.62677, 43.255295)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
26.99 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.77
14.26 gal · 53.98 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.89 $53.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.32 $60.65
Premium $4.65 $33.18 $66.37
Diesel $5.30 $37.82 $75.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Eau Claire. The current time is 22:31:21.

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.