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

The driving distance from Raymond, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
255.66 mi
04h 01m
Flight
222.47 mi
358.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.47 mi
Kilometers
358.03 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.66 mi
Kilometers
411.45 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Raymond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Raymond
127.5 mi
02h 00m
To Eau Claire
128.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
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 Raymond and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5 Mile Road

    20 m · 8 sec · West 5 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway U

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway U

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway U

    28 m · 3 sec · County Highway U

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway U

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway U

  5. 5

    Continue on South 76th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South 76th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    2996 ft · 51 sec · West Ryan Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Saint Martins Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Saint Martins Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  20. 20

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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  21. 21

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymond 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 36%
I 94 West
77 mi · 30%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 25%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.68 mi · 1%
County Highway U
3.03 mi · 1%
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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
222.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
02h 00m from Raymond
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raymond 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 Raymond to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from Raymond and 128.1 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymond and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 222.47 mi (358.03 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

Civil town in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population3,940
Coordinates42.8008500, -88.0125800
Altitude227
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: West 5 Mile Road (-88.012578, 42.800909)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.15 L · about $34.01
Round trip
$68.03
18.04 gal · 68.3 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.01 $68.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.36 $76.72
Premium $4.65 $41.98 $83.96
Diesel $5.30 $47.84 $95.68

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 Raymond and Eau Claire. The current time is 20:26:02.

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.