How far is Monona, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Monona, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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 Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monona and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monona and Eau Claire.
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Start on Nichols Road
2080 ft · 59 sec · Nichols Road
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Continue on Pflaum Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pflaum Road
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Turn left onto South Stoughton Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Stoughton Road
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Take the ramp right
1792 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right
28.9 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 Monona 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 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.
Sunny leaving Monona and Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monona to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Monona and 90.5 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monona and 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.
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Westfield, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monona and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 161.86 mi (260.49 km).
#1 Monona
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 8,164 |
| Coordinates | 43.0622200, -89.3340100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.65 | $59.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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