How far is Thiensville, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Thiensville, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 232 miles (373.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thiensville and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thiensville and Eau Claire.
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Start on Vernon Avenue
150 m · 24 sec · Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto East Freistadt Road
6.9 mi · 14 min · East Freistadt Road
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Turn right onto Fond du Lac Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Holy Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Holy Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton
1393 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Barstow Street
1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street
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Continue on Main Street
1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Park Avenue
2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto James Street
979 ft · 21 sec · James Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16
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Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Continue on East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto West Cook Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thiensville 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Thiensville and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thiensville to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 232 miles (373.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Thiensville and 113.3 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thiensville and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
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 Lyndon Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thiensville and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 205.89 mi (331.35 km).
#1 Thiensville
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 43.2375100, -87.9787000 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.88 | $61.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.83 | $69.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.12 | $76.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.44 | $86.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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