How far is Renville, MN from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Renville, MN to Eau Claire, WI is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renville and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renville and Eau Claire.
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Start on Park Avenue East
54.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Park Avenue East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, US 12 East: Eau Claire
3213 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
1754 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Crossing
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing
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Turn right onto Jeffers Road
1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road
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Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Platt Street
154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street
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Turn right onto Bellinger Street
998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street
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Turn slight right
92 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street
1860 ft · 47 sec · North Farwell Street
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Turn right 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 Renville 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 East
Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renville and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renville to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Renville and 98.2 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.29 one way or $60.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renville and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renville and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 182.04 mi (292.96 km).
#1 Renville
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 44.7891300, -95.2116700 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| 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: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $4.38 | $30.29 | $60.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $33.33 | $66.67 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $36.98 | $73.95 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
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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