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

The driving distance from Viroqua, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
108.2 mi
01h 59m
Flight
91.79 mi
147.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.79 mi
Kilometers
147.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.2 mi
Kilometers
174.13 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Viroqua
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Viroqua
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Viroqua
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
Brockway
WI

Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Viroqua
54.3 mi
00h 59m
To Eau Claire
53.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Decker Street

    47 m · 7 sec · East Decker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    3209 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 27

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27

  8. 8

    Continue on South Black River Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  12. 12

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Roosevelt Road

    896 ft · 28 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    1080 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Viroqua and Eau Claire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
46.3 mi · 43%
State Highway 27
45.5 mi · 42%
North Main Street
7.44 mi · 7%
South Black River Street
2.61 mi · 2%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 2%
South Hastings Way
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
91.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockway
00h 59m from Viroqua
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Viroqua 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 Viroqua to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Brockway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Viroqua and 53.9 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Viroqua and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Brockway

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

60 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

69 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

74 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Viroqua and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 91.79 mi (147.72 km).

Viroqua

#1 Viroqua

City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin

Population1,832
Coordinates43.5569200, -90.8887400
Altitude386
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: East Decker Street (-90.888748, 43.55713)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.41 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.65 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $5.30 $20.26 $40.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Viroqua and Eau Claire. The current time is 00:52:16.

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.