How far is Poynette, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Poynette, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poynette and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poynette and Eau Claire.
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Start on North Main Street
2893 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto County Hwys Q & CS
941 ft · 19 sec · County Hwys Q & CS
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Continue on County Highway CS
3.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway CS
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Continue on County Hwys J & CS
589 ft · 15 sec · County Hwys J & CS
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Take the ramp right
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 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 Poynette and Eau Claire.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Poynette and Mostly Cloudy near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poynette to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Poynette and 78.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Poynette and Mostly Cloudy near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Tomah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tomah.
Tomah
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poynette and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 143 mi (230.14 km).
#1 Poynette
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,508 |
| Coordinates | 43.3902600, -89.4029000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
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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