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

The driving distance from Verona, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.69 mi
02h 56m
Flight
159.34 mi
256.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.34 mi
Kilometers
256.44 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.69 mi
Kilometers
285.96 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 29, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in Verona
Wed, Apr 29, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verona
2026-04-28T21:44
Arrive Eau Claire
Wed, Apr 29, 12:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Verona
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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Verona
88.5 mi
01h 28m
To Eau Claire
89.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Verona Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · East Verona Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway M

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Highway M

  6. 6

    Continue on South Pleasant View Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant View Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road M

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road M

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road M

  9. 9

    Continue on Junction Road

    640 ft · 16 sec · Junction Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mineral Point Road

    1508 ft · 42 sec · Mineral Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 12 West, US 14 West

    1090 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Beltline Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

    22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  18. 18

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Verona 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 43%
I 90 West
47.3 mi · 27%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 12%
West Beltline Highway
20.9 mi · 12%
South Pleasant View Road
2.08 mi · 1%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
01h 28m from Verona
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Verona 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 Verona to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Verona and 89.1 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 159.34 mi (256.44 km).

Verona

#1 Verona

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,946
Coordinates42.9908300, -89.5331800
Altitude296
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: (-89.533214, 42.990794)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Verona and Eau Claire. The current time is 21:44:17.

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.