How far is New Holstein, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from New Holstein, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.29 mi
03h 45m
Flight
178.78 mi
287.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.78 mi
Kilometers
287.72 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.29 mi
Kilometers
343.26 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in New Holstein
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Holstein
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Holstein
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stevens Point
WI

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

From New Holstein
106.3 mi
01h 52m
To Eau Claire
106.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Holstein and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Wisconsin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Calumet Drive

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Calumet Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Madison Street

    8 mi · 12 min · South Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2237 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 114

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 114

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 55/114

    3004 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 55/114

  7. 7

    Continue on Military Road

    934 ft · 19 sec · Military Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Military Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Military Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 114

    2655 ft · 41 sec · Highway 114

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 114

    39 m · 3 sec · State Highway 114

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 114

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 114

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 114

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 114

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 114

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 114

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Oneida Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Oneida Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-County Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1 km · 44 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    1491 ft · 19 sec · Tri-County Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 10

    13.6 mi · 16 min · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield

    30 mi · 35 min · US Highway 10

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    86 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10

    744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  29. 29

    Continue on East Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  31. 31

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  32. 32

    Take the exit right

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 18 min

  34. 34

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  35. 35

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  37. 37

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
129 mi · 60%
10th Street
17.9 mi · 8%
US 10 West
15 mi · 7%
State Highway 114
12.4 mi · 6%
South Madison Street
8 mi · 4%
I 39 North
6.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

46.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
178.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevens Point
01h 52m from New Holstein
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Holstein and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Holstein to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Stevens Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from New Holstein and 106.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Holstein and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Stevens Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point.

BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

1 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

1 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

26 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

41 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Holstein and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 178.78 mi (287.72 km).

New Holstein

#1 New Holstein

Fourth-class city in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,483
Coordinates43.9499900, -88.0842600
Altitude285
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: Wisconsin Avenue (-88.084259, 43.94977)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.49 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.79
15.06 gal · 56.98 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.40 $56.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.65 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.30 $39.94 $79.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Holstein and Eau Claire. The current time is 02:29:17.

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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.