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

The driving distance from Newbold, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
162.81 mi
02h 36m
Flight
114.48 mi
184.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.48 mi
Kilometers
184.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.81 mi
Kilometers
262.02 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 PM CDT
Return by in Newbold
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbold
2026-04-17T18:37
Arrive Eau Claire
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbold
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 Newbold
81.3 mi
01h 18m
To Eau Claire
81.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 47

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 47

  2. 2

    Continue on Country Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Country Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 47

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8

    8 m · 2 sec · US Highway 8

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on US 8

    11.6 mi · 16 min · US 8

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  11. 11

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

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newbold 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
90.1 mi · 55%
US 8
53.5 mi · 33%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 4%
State Highway 47
5.64 mi · 3%
US Highway 8
2.84 mi · 2%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 1%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wien
01h 18m from Newbold
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms leaving Newbold and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 81.3 miles from Newbold and 81.5 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms around Newbold and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Newbold and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 114.48 mi (184.23 km).

Newbold

#1 Newbold

Civil town in Oneida County, Wisconsin

Population2,730
Coordinates45.6980100, -89.5101400
Altitude479
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: State Highway 47 (-89.510293, 45.697976)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.75 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.5 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.45 $48.91
Premium $4.65 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $5.30 $30.50 $61.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Newbold and Eau Claire. The current time is 18:37:15.

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.