How far is Oak Grove, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.34 mi
03h 07m
Flight
168.37 mi
270.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.37 mi
Kilometers
270.97 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.34 mi
Kilometers
306.33 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, May 31, 8:03 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, May 31, 11:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-05-31T16:55
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, May 31, 8:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Oak Grove
97.2 mi
01h 33m
To Eau Claire
93.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Arbor Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Arbor Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road A

    4.2 mi · 8 min · County Road A

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 33

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  12. 12

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  17. 17

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  25. 25

    Turn left 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 Oak Grove 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 40%
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 34%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 7%
County Road A
4.23 mi · 2%
State Highway 33
2.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
168.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
01h 33m from Oak Grove
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Oak Grove and 93.1 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Grove and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 168.37 mi (270.97 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Civil town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,240
Coordinates43.3861100, -88.7456600
Altitude263
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: Arbor Road (-88.74566, 43.386112)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.43 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.86 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Eau Claire. The current time is 16:55:46.

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.