Origin
Amherst, WI
Evening in Amherst on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
129.5 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, WI
Tom Fisk
Eau Claire, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 129.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 10, I 94, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.5 miles on US Highway 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.8 miles from Amherst, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 129.5 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 10 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.5 miles on US Highway 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 10 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wilson Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 129.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wilson Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wilson Street
Turn left onto Wilson Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
5
20.4 mi into trip
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~28m in
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US 10 / US Highway 10
Take the exit onto US 10 / US Highway 10 toward US 10 West: Marshfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 165
Toward US 10 West: Marshfield
5
124 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
6
124.2 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 10 | 94.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| I 94 | 17 mi | 18m |
| US 10 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East Division Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Hastings Way | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 53 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Western Way | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 10
— 94.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on South Main Street
27 ft
·
7 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Wilson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Street
3
Continue on Western Way
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Way
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US_10_West: Stevens_Point
5
Merge onto US 10
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 10
6
Continue on US 10
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Take the exit onto US 10
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 10
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
8
Take the exit onto US 10
30 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 10
Exit 165
Toward US 10 West: Marshfield
9
Enter roundabout onto US 10
282 ft
·
15 sec
·
US Highway 10
10
Continue on US 10
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 10
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US Highway 10
12
Merge onto US 10
21 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 10
13
Continue on US 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Division Street
14
Continue on US 10
31 mi
·
41 min
·
US Highway 10
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on US 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
17
Merge onto I 94
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 94
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
20
Merge onto US 53
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 53
21
Take the exit onto US 53 Business
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hastings Way
Toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
22
Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Brackett Avenue
23
Continue on Harding Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Harding Avenue
24
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street
25
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Farwell Street
26
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
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East Grand Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
East Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.8 miles from Amherst, WI, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eau Claire, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amherst, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amherst, WI
This is one driving day of about 129.5 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amherst, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 10 for about 94.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.8 mi from Amherst, WI · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Amherst, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.5 miles.
Arriving in Eau Claire, WI
The final approach into Eau Claire, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Eau Claire, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.25 one way
$40.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.60 | $6.22 |
| Efficient EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.13 | $8.29 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Eau Claire, WI
Evening in Eau Claire on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amherst, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 129.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 10, I 94, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Amherst, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 129.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wilson Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Amherst, WI to Eau Claire, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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