How far is Saint Croix Falls, WI from Eau Claire, WI?

The driving distance from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.24 mi
01h 40m
Flight
69.33 mi
111.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.33 mi
Kilometers
111.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.24 mi
Kilometers
150.05 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Croix Falls
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Eau Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Croix Falls
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
Cameron
WI

Human settlement in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Saint Croix Falls
46.5 mi
00h 50m
To Eau Claire
46.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Croix Falls and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls and Eau Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kentucky Street

    88 m · 18 sec · East Kentucky Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street

    627 ft · 35 sec · South Roosevelt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East State Street

    138 m · 16 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Vincent Street

    2235 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1549 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 8

    1.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  7. 7

    Continue on West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 16 min · West 130th Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East 130th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    2780 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto 14th Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Division Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · West Division Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    45.8 mi · 51 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive

    3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Croix Falls and Eau Claire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
13 1/2 Avenue
52.7 mi · 57%
West 130th Avenue
11.9 mi · 13%
East 130th Avenue
10.5 mi · 11%
14th Avenue
9.04 mi · 10%
West Division Avenue
2.02 mi · 2%
US Highway 8
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

13 1/2 Avenue

Merge slight right

45.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
00h 50m from Saint Croix Falls
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Croix Falls and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Croix Falls to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Saint Croix Falls and 46.7 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Croix Falls and Slight Chance T-storms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

61 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

63 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

64 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

71 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Croix Falls and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.58 km).

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#1 Saint Croix Falls

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates45.4099600, -92.6396500
Altitude282
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: (-92.639915, 45.409912)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Croix Falls and Eau Claire. The current time is 00:24:42.

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.