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

The driving distance from Trempealeau, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.65 mi
01h 14m
Flight
55.75 mi
89.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.75 mi
Kilometers
89.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.65 mi
Kilometers
100.82 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Trempealeau
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trempealeau
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive Eau Claire
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trempealeau
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Russell
WI

Unincorporated community in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From Trempealeau
31.1 mi
00h 37m
To Eau Claire
31.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 35

    4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  4. 4

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    809 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Hastings Way

    1 mi · 2 min · South Hastings Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trempealeau 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
36.5 mi · 58%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 24%
State Road 35
3.98 mi · 6%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
1.05 mi · 2%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
00h 37m from Trempealeau
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Trempealeau and Chance Rain Showers near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Trempealeau and 31.5 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Trempealeau and Chance Rain Showers near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

41 mi away
642 University Drive
RAIL

Winona station

45 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

47 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

51 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trempealeau and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 55.75 mi (89.72 km).

Trempealeau

#1 Trempealeau

Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,912
Coordinates44.0055200, -91.4420900
Altitude208
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: Main Street (-91.442098, 44.005522)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.37 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.42 gal · 16.74 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $4.65 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.30 $11.72 $23.44

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Trempealeau and Eau Claire. The current time is 22:13:04.

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.