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

The driving distance from Wautoma, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
142.87 mi
02h 29m
Flight
120.33 mi
193.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.33 mi
Kilometers
193.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.87 mi
Kilometers
229.92 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Tue, Jun 2, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Wautoma
Tue, Jun 2, 4:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wautoma
2026-06-02T11:14
Arrive Eau Claire
Tue, Jun 2, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wautoma
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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wautoma
71.3 mi
01h 14m
To Eau Claire
71.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2232 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  5. 5

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 35 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    72 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

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

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wautoma 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East McCoy Boulevard
72.6 mi · 51%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 21
23.3 mi · 16%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 8%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 1%
South Hastings Way
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East McCoy Boulevard

Merge slight left

72 mi · 01h 17m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
01h 14m from Wautoma
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Wautoma and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Wautoma and 71.6 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wautoma and Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wautoma and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 120.33 mi (193.66 km).

Wautoma

#1 Wautoma

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Waushara County, Wisconsin

Population1,298
Coordinates44.0747000, -89.2879000
Altitude263
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: West Main Street (-89.287902, 44.074694)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wautoma and Eau Claire. The current time is 11:14:35.

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.