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

The driving distance from Theresa, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.12 mi
03h 30m
Flight
175.5 mi
282.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.5 mi
Kilometers
282.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.12 mi
Kilometers
336.54 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Tue, Jun 2, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Theresa
Tue, Jun 2, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Theresa
2026-06-02T07:21
Arrive Eau Claire
Tue, Jun 2, 10:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Theresa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Theresa
104.2 mi
01h 45m
To Eau Claire
104.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Milwaukee Street

    828 ft · 21 sec · South Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mayville Street

    2559 ft · 43 sec · Mayville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 67

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Horicon Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Horicon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 28

    4.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Street

    2487 ft · 49 sec · West Lake Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  21. 21

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Theresa 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 36%
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 31%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 11%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 33
7.95 mi · 4%
State Highway 28
4.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 45m from Theresa
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Theresa and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Theresa to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Theresa and 104.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Theresa and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 175.5 mi (282.44 km).

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#1 Theresa

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population1,046
Coordinates43.5172200, -88.4512100
Altitude294
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: South Milwaukee Street (-88.451243, 43.517222)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.93 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.86 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Theresa and Eau Claire. The current time is 07:21:03.

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.