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

The driving distance from Phillips, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.81 mi
02h 07m
Flight
81.2 mi
130.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.2 mi
Kilometers
130.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.81 mi
Kilometers
170.29 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM CDT
Return by in Phillips
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillips
2026-04-22T19:59
Arrive Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillips
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
Curtiss
WI

Village in Clark County, Wisconsin

From Phillips
60.8 mi
01h 03m
To Eau Claire
45 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beach Road

    699 ft · 33 sec · Beach Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway H

    2066 ft · 1 min · County Highway H

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway H

    36 m · 11 sec · County Highway H

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lake Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1587 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North 8th Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street

    2020 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North 8th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  11. 11

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hiline Avenue

    961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

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

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  25. 25

    Turn right 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 Phillips 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
55.8 mi · 53%
State Highway 13
50.7 mi · 48%
US 53 South
6.3 mi · 6%
North 8th Street
2.68 mi · 3%
Birch Street
1.49 mi · 1%
East Spruce Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Merge slight left

55.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtiss
01h 03m from Phillips
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phillips 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 Phillips to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Curtiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Phillips and 45 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phillips and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Curtiss

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

10 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

40 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

61 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

64 mi away
555 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phillips and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 81.2 mi (130.68 km).

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#1 Phillips

City in and county seat of Price County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,320
Coordinates45.6966300, -90.4004300
Altitude440
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: Beach Road (-90.399009, 45.696597)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Phillips and Eau Claire. The current time is 19:59:58.

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.