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

The driving distance from Necedah, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.34 mi
01h 39m
Flight
88.8 mi
142.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.8 mi
Kilometers
142.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.34 mi
Kilometers
159.88 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in Necedah
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Necedah
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Necedah
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
Black River Falls
WI

City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Necedah
49.5 mi
00h 49m
To Eau Claire
49.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto West 3rd Street

    9.9 mi · 14 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 35 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Necedah 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East McCoy Boulevard
72.6 mi · 73%
State Highway 21
11 mi · 11%
West 3rd Street
9.89 mi · 10%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
0.81 mi · 1%
US 53 Business
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East McCoy Boulevard

Merge slight left

72 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
88.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black River Falls
00h 49m from Necedah
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Necedah 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 Necedah to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Necedah and 49.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Necedah and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black River Falls, 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 Black River Falls.

RAIL

Tomah

44 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

60 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

69 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

73 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Necedah and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 88.8 mi (142.91 km).

Necedah

#1 Necedah

Human settlement in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,400
Coordinates44.0260800, -90.0740200
Altitude280
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: (-90.074005, 44.026078)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Necedah and Eau Claire. The current time is 18:27:23.

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.