How far is Tilden, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from Tilden, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tilden and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tilden and Eau Claire.
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Start on County Highway Q
2377 ft · 49 sec · County Highway Q
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Turn right onto County Highway B
1282 ft · 30 sec · County Highway B
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Take the ramp left
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive
3015 ft · 1 min · River Prairie Drive
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Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Street
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Continue on Germania Street
893 ft · 24 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1086 ft · 37 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Farwell Street
2012 ft · 50 sec · North Farwell Street
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Turn right 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 Tilden and Eau Claire.
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.
County Highway B
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tilden and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tilden to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Hallie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Tilden and 8.7 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tilden and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Hallie
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 Hallie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tilden and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 13.82 mi (22.24 km).
#1 Tilden
Town of Wisconsin
| Population | 1,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.0066300, -91.4376600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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