How far is North Hudson, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from North Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
68.31 mi
01h 11m
Flight
62.85 mi
101.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.85 mi
Kilometers
101.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.31 mi
Kilometers
109.93 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hudson
2026-04-18T03:44
Arrive Eau Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hudson
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
Knapp
WI

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

From North Hudson
34.2 mi
00h 35m
To Eau Claire
34.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
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 North Hudson and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on St Croix St North

    17 m · 8 sec · St Croix St North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Street North

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Second Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls

    1754 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Crossing

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Platt Street

    154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street

    1860 ft · 47 sec · North Farwell Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Second Street
60.5 mi · 89%
North Crossing
4.23 mi · 6%
3rd Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Jeffers Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Truax Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
West Madison Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Second Street

Merge slight left

58.3 mi · 01h 02m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knapp
00h 35m from North Hudson
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Hudson 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 North Hudson to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Knapp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from North Hudson and 34.1 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Hudson and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Knapp

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

15 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

40 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

48 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

52 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hudson and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 62.85 mi (101.15 km).

North Hudson

#1 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
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: St Croix St North (-92.756871, 44.992953)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hudson and Eau Claire. The current time is 03:44:04.

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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.