How far is Nashville, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Nashville, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.29 mi
02h 49m
Flight
130.13 mi
209.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.13 mi
Kilometers
209.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.29 mi
Kilometers
272.45 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T22:00
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wien
WI

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Nashville
81 mi
01h 25m
To Eau Claire
88.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Cole Lane

    11 m · 4 sec · Cole Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway B

    2.7 mi · 7 min · County Highway B

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway B

    4.6 mi · 11 min · County Highway B

  4. 4

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1222 ft · 39 sec · Milwaukee Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1749 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway B

    1 mi · 3 min · County Highway B

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Highway G

    3.1 mi · 7 min · County Highway G

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway G&Q

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway G&Q

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway Q

    10.3 mi · 25 min · County Highway Q

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 17

    23.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 17

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 64

    1698 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Eau Claire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
90.1 mi · 53%
State Highway 17
23.1 mi · 14%
State Highway 64
15.7 mi · 9%
County Highway Q
10.3 mi · 6%
County Highway B
8.34 mi · 5%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Continue straight

89.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wien
01h 25m from Nashville
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Nashville and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Wien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Nashville and 88.2 miles from Eau Claire.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Nashville and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Wien

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wien, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wien.

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

23 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

30 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

32 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

54 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 130.13 mi (209.43 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,023
Coordinates45.5227400, -89.0248400
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Eau Claire

#2 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Cole Lane (-89.024839, 45.52274)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Eau Claire. The current time is 22:00:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.