How far is Milford, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
Fastest route
The distance between Milford, WI and Eau Claire, WI is 197.3 miles (317.5 kilometers) by car, following the I-94 W route. The drive time is approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. The halfway point is Fall Creek, WI.
Here are some recommended routes from Milford to Eau Claire by car:
- Route 1: 2 hours and 57 minutes, 197.3 miles
- Co Rd A/County Rd Q
- E Tyranena Park Rd
- WI-89 N
- I-94 W
- US-53 N
- S Hastings Way
- Main St
- S Farwell St
- E Grand Ave
- Route 2: 3 hours and 47 minutes, 241.7 miles
- Co Rd A/County Rd Q
- E Tyranena Park Rd
- WI-89 N
- I-94 W
- US-53 N
- WI-54 W/WI-54 Trunk W/WI-93 Trunk N
- WI-93 Trunk N
- US-53 BUS/Hastings Way
- Main St
- S Farwell St
- E Grand Ave
- Route 3: 3 hours and 49 minutes, 236.9 miles
- Co Rd A/County Rd Q
- E Tyranena Park Rd
- WI-89 N
- I-94 W
- US-53 N
- WI-54 W/WI-54 Trunk W/WI-93 Trunk N
- WI-93 Trunk N
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for US-53BUS/Hastings Way and merge onto US-53 BUS N/S Hastings Way
- Continue straight onto S Hastings Way
- Turn left onto Main St
- Turn right onto S Farwell St
- Turn left onto E Grand Ave
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Eau Claire.
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Start on County Road Q
1199 ft · 24 sec · County Road Q
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Turn straight onto County Road A
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road A
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Turn right onto County Road V
105 m · 9 sec · County Road V
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Continue on East Tyranena Park Road
3003 ft · 1 min · East Tyranena Park Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1714 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 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 Milford 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.
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 Milford and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 98.5 miles from Milford and 99 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 177.08 mi (284.98 km).
#1 Milford
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 43.1008300, -88.8467700 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.28 | $52.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.44 | $64.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
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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