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Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Augusta, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin, United States, that is the county seat of Eau Claire County

Eau Claire, WI

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city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Augusta, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Augusta, WI covers 22.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Farwell Street, Washington Street, Harding Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 22.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Farwell Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Augusta, WI is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eau Claire, WI to Augusta, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Farwell Street
Washington Street
Harding Avenue
Brackett Avenue
Hastings Way
East Clairemont Avenue
US 12
West Lincoln Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Farwell Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Augusta, WI.

1

Start on East Grand Avenue

36 ft · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue
2

Turn right onto South Farwell Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Farwell Street
3

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Washington Street
4

Continue on Harding Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harding Avenue
5

Continue on Brackett Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue
6

Turn slight right

515 ft · 19 sec
7

Turn straight onto Hastings Way

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Hastings Way
8

Turn slight right

384 ft · 14 sec
9

Keep slight left

325 ft · 14 sec
10

Turn slight left

128 ft · 2 sec
11

Turn straight onto East Clairemont Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East Clairemont Avenue
12

Continue on US 12

8.6 mi · 12 min · US 12
13

Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

11 mi · 16 min · West Lincoln Avenue
14

Turn left onto County Highway G

197 ft · 6 sec · County Highway G
15

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.50 one way

$7.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.85 $7.69
premium $4.89 $4.31 $8.62
diesel $5.61 $4.95 $9.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.14 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eau Claire, WI

Afternoon in Eau Claire on Thursday

Local time

12:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, WI

Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday

Local time

12:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

34m 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 Eau Claire, WI to Augusta, WI covers 22.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Farwell Street, Washington Street, Harding Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Eau Claire, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 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.
The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Augusta, WI is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eau Claire, WI to Augusta, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eau Claire, WI to Augusta, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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