How far is Mineral Point, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Mineral Point, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Point and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Point and Eau Claire.
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Start on South Chestnut Street
99 m · 16 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Doty Street
660 ft · 25 sec · Doty Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
141 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
2650 ft · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto Dodge Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Dodge Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
2852 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 23
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Take the ramp right
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 151
3.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 151
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 23 North: Dodgeville, Spring Green
20.5 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 14
3063 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Wachter Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Wachter Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Main Street
7 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Albert Avenue
2716 ft · 51 sec · South Albert Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1549 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on East Main Street
1667 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 33 & 58
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 33 & 58
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Turn right onto State Highway 58
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Division Street
1 km · 58 sec · Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grayside Street
11 m · 1 sec · Grayside Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grayside Street
802 ft · 14 sec · Grayside Street
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Continue on South Union Street
1 km · 58 sec · South Union Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 82
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82
9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
34 m · 3 sec · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 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 Mineral Point 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.
Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Mineral Point and 91.5 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mineral Point and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Point and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 149.99 mi (241.38 km).
#1 Mineral Point
Fourth-class city in Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,494 |
| Coordinates | 42.8600000, -90.1798500 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
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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