How far is River Falls, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from River Falls, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Falls and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Falls and Eau Claire.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
52 m · 8 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right onto County Highway J
4 mi · 5 min · County Highway J
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Turn right onto County Highway N
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Highway N
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2245 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 42 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 River Falls 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.
10th Avenue
Merge slight left
39 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving River Falls 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 River Falls to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Knapp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from River Falls and 33.6 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around River Falls and Mostly Cloudy near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Knapp
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 Knapp.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Falls and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 55.25 mi (88.91 km).
#1 River Falls
City in Pierce and St.
| Population | 3,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.8613600, -92.6238100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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