How far is Montrose, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Montrose, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Richland County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montrose and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and Eau Claire.
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Start on Feller Drive
9 m · 3 sec · Feller Drive
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Turn right onto Montrose Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Montrose Road
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Turn right onto Fritz Road
1405 ft · 1 min · Fritz Road
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Turn slight left onto Jim Town Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jim Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Washington Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on South 8th Street
2541 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 78
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 78
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 78
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Mills Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1463 ft · 35 sec · State Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto State Highway 19/78
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 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 Montrose 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Montrose and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Montrose to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Lone Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Montrose and 94 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montrose and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Rock
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 Lone Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 164.06 mi (264.03 km).
#1 Montrose
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,150 |
| Coordinates | 42.8827800, -89.5773400 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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