How far is Onalaska, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Onalaska, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onalaska and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onalaska and Eau Claire.
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Start on 2nd Avenue North
21 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Locust Street
1428 ft · 50 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Oak Avenue North
781 ft · 29 sec · Oak Avenue North
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Turn right onto Well Street
2647 ft · 2 min · Well Street
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Turn left onto Sand Lake Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Sand Lake Road
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Turn left
1945 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Diagonal Street
720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on Burrows Road
1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Osseo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road
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Continue on State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121
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Continue on Main Street South
1789 ft · 51 sec · Main Street South
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Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on State Highway 93
15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Keep slight left
717 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
809 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on South Hastings Way
1 mi · 2 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Onalaska and Eau Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 93
Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Onalaska 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 Onalaska to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Onalaska and 39.6 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Onalaska and Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onalaska and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 65.36 mi (105.18 km).
#1 Onalaska
Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 43.8844100, -91.2351400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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