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

The driving distance from Winneconne, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.97 mi
03h 00m
Flight
145.65 mi
234.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.65 mi
Kilometers
234.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.97 mi
Kilometers
284.8 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Winneconne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winneconne
2026-04-23T06:27
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winneconne
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburndale
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Winneconne
88.2 mi
01h 30m
To Eau Claire
88.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 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 Winneconne and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 116

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 116

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield

    30 mi · 35 min · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    86 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10

    744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Continue on East Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 10

    30.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 18 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 Winneconne 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
115 mi · 65%
10th Street
17.9 mi · 10%
US 10 West
15 mi · 8%
State Highway 116
11.4 mi · 6%
I 39 North
6.62 mi · 4%
East Division Street
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

46.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburndale
01h 30m from Winneconne
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winneconne 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 Winneconne to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Auburndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Winneconne and 88.8 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburndale

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

28 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

36 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

36 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

41 mi away
1210 North Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winneconne and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 145.65 mi (234.4 km).

Winneconne

#1 Winneconne

Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,536
Coordinates44.1108200, -88.7126100
Altitude231
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 (-88.712607, 44.110866)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 Winneconne and Eau Claire. The current time is 06:27:45.

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.