How far is Spring Valley, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Eau Claire.
-
1
Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
-
2
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
42 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street
-
3
Turn right onto McKay Avenue
1467 ft · 1 min · McKay Avenue
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street
2610 ft · 60 sec · 5th Street
-
5
Continue on State Highway 29
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 29
-
6
Turn left onto State Highway 128
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 128
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
-
8
Exit the roundabout
1593 ft · 39 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 32 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
1754 ft · 50 sec
-
11
Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
-
12
Turn straight onto North Crossing
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing
-
13
Turn right onto Jeffers Road
1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road
-
14
Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard
-
15
Continue on 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
-
16
Continue on Platt Street
154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street
-
17
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street
-
18
Turn left onto West Madison Street
2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street
-
19
Turn slight right
92 m · 9 sec
-
20
Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street
1860 ft · 47 sec · North Farwell Street
-
21
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Eau Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 128
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley and Rain near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Menomonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Spring Valley and 22.8 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Spring Valley and Rain near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Menomonie
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 Menomonie.
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Chippewa Falls, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Situated within Pierce County in western Wisconsin, the village rests at an elevation of 909 feet along the banks of the Eau Galle River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.8452400, -92.2388000 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.12 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026