How far is Red Cedar, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Red Cedar, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Cedar and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Cedar and Eau Claire.
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Start on 50th Avenue
1934 ft · 1 min · 50th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 50th Avenue
52 m · 9 sec · 50th Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
1637 ft · 45 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on County Road MM
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road MM
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Turn left onto State Highway 85
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 85
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Continue on County Road H
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road H
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Continue on State Highway 85
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 85
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37
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Turn slight right onto US 12 East
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Clairemont Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Clairemont Avenue
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Turn right
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Street
45 m · 4 sec · Patton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lexington Boulevard
83 m · 8 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn straight
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Washington Street
879 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left 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 Red Cedar and Eau Claire.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 85
Turn left onto State Highway 85
10.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Cedar and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Cedar to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rock Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Red Cedar and 12.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Cedar and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Rock Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Cedar and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 20.73 mi (33.36 km).
#1 Red Cedar
Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.6891300, -91.8843400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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