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

The driving distance from Seymour, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.64 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.46 mi
5.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.46 mi
Kilometers
5.57 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.64 mi
Kilometers
7.46 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM CDT
Return by in Seymour
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-04-19T10:38
Arrive Eau Claire
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Altoona
WI

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

From Seymour
2.4 mi
00h 04m
To Eau Claire
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ritsch Court

    1010 ft · 44 sec · Ritsch Court

  2. 2

    Continue on South 50th Avenue

    706 ft · 36 sec · South 50th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tower Drive

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Tower Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McKinley Road

    969 ft · 43 sec · McKinley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Birch Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Germania Street

    893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seymour 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
217.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birch Street
2.02 mi · 44%
Tower Drive
1.5 mi · 32%
North Farwell Street
0.38 mi · 8%
East Madison Street
0.21 mi · 4%
Ritsch Court
0.19 mi · 4%
McKinley Road
0.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Birch Street

Continue on Birch Street

2.02 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altoona
00h 04m from Seymour
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seymour 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 Seymour to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Seymour and 2.2 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seymour and Mostly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Altoona

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

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

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Eau Claire, WI

5 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

9 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

13 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Menomonie, WI

39 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 3.46 mi (5.57 km).

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#1 Seymour

Town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population1,220
Coordinates44.8266300, -91.4312700
Altitude270
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: Ritsch Court (-91.431174, 44.826935)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.62 L · about $0.60
Round trip
$1.21
0.32 gal · 1.24 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.60 $1.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.68 $1.36
Premium $4.65 $0.74 $1.49
Diesel $5.30 $0.85 $1.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and Eau Claire. The current time is 10:38:06.

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.