How far is West Bend, WI from Eau Claire, WI?
The driving distance from West Bend, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bend and Eau Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bend and Eau Claire.
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Start on North Main Street
100 m · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
580 ft · 24 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
88 m · 17 sec · North 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Barstow Street
1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street
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Continue on Main Street
1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Park Avenue
2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto James Street
979 ft · 21 sec · James Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16
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Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Continue on East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto West Cook Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left 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 West Bend and Eau Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving West Bend 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 West Bend to Eau Claire?
The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from West Bend and 106.5 miles from Eau Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Bend and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
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 Lemonweir.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bend and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 190.27 mi (306.21 km).
#1 West Bend
City in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,715 |
| Coordinates | 43.4252800, -88.1834300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.49 | $64.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.56 | $71.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.52 | $81.05 |
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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