How far is Medina, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Medina, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Wood County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Eau Claire.
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Start on County Road M
20 m · 4 sec · County Road M
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Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on State Road 96
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 96
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 96
41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 96
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 96
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on State Road 96
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Road 96
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Turn left onto State Highway 110
2149 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 110
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Take the ramp right toward US_10_West: Waupaca, Steven_Point
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
40.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield
30 mi · 35 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
86 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10
744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Take the exit right
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 18 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 Medina 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 Highway 10
Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
40.1 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Medina and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Medina and 84.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medina and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
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 Hewitt.
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Stevens Point, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 145.69 mi (234.47 km).
#1 Medina
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 44.2727600, -88.6378900 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
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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