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

The driving distance from Plymouth, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
230.87 mi
03h 56m
Flight
189.01 mi
304.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.01 mi
Kilometers
304.19 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.87 mi
Kilometers
371.55 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T23:15
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Plymouth
117.2 mi
01h 58m
To Eau Claire
113.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
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 Plymouth and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    749 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Caroline Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Caroline Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    106 m · 9 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1125 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2203 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road P

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road P

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2178 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Clark Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Clark Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    48 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 23

    15.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23

  13. 13

    Continue on East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnson Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Johnson Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnson Street

    1360 ft · 40 sec · East Johnson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1320 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33

  24. 24

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  27. 27

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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  28. 28

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 33%
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 28%
East Johnson Street
28.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 7%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 3%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 58m from Plymouth
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Plymouth and 113.6 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 189 miles (304.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 189.01 mi (304.19 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates43.7486100, -87.9770400
Altitude257
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: East Main Street (-87.977041, 43.748728)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.84 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.47
16.3 gal · 61.68 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.73 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.66 $69.32
Premium $4.65 $37.93 $75.86
Diesel $5.30 $43.23 $86.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Eau Claire. The current time is 23:15:54.

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.