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

The driving distance from Roberts, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.68 mi
01h 04m
Flight
53.11 mi
85.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.68 mi
Kilometers
94.44 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sat, May 2, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Roberts
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roberts
2026-05-02T06:51
Arrive Eau Claire
Sat, May 2, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roberts
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Knapp
WI

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

From Roberts
29.2 mi
00h 32m
To Eau Claire
29.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roberts and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    555 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Boulevard

    1116 ft · 51 sec · West Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    33 m · 10 sec · West Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    937 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    48.5 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls

    1754 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Crossing

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Platt Street

    154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street

    1860 ft · 47 sec · North Farwell Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roberts 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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
50.4 mi · 86%
North Crossing
4.23 mi · 7%
3rd Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Jeffers Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Truax Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
West Madison Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Merge slight left

48.5 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knapp
00h 32m from Roberts
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Roberts and Widespread Frost then 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 Roberts to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 29.2 miles from Roberts and 29.5 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Roberts and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Knapp

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

15 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

40 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

48 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

52 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roberts and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.48 km).

Roberts

#1 Roberts

Village in St.

Population2,018
Coordinates44.9838600, -92.5560300
Altitude315
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 Main Street (-92.556095, 44.983701)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Roberts and Eau Claire. The current time is 06:51:23.

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.