Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Morning in Eau Claire on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Black River Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eau Claire, WI
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Black River Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Wisconsin, the 51-mile trek from Eau Claire to Black River Falls is an efficient way to travel within the Midwest. Expect the drive to take roughly one hour, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via South Farwell Street, Washington Street, and Harding Avenue rather than relying on major interstates. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this route remains a very affordable option for local travel. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for a morning errand or an afternoon change of scenery.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this journey is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. Since 0% of the route is spent on highways, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 51-mile duration. The path shifts away from high-speed travel, trading straightaways for a more technical driving experience. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the winding nature of the local streets keeps you engaged behind the wheel. It is a practical, ground-level look at the region that feels entirely different from the fast-paced flow of a typical highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Black River Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 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 Black River Falls, 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 | — | — |
| South Hastings Way | — | — |
| US 53 South | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
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 Black River Falls, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hastings Way
8
Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hastings Way
9
Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 53 South: Brackett
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
443 ft
·
9 sec
12
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left
44 mi
·
46 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 27: Merrillian, Black River Falls
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 12, WI 27: Merrillian, Black River Falls
15
Keep slight right
325 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto US Highway 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US Highway 12
17
Continue on North Water Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Water Street
18
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
154 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 3rd Street
20
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Black River Falls, WI
The final approach into Black River Falls, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Black River Falls, WI
Morning in Black River Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Osseo, WI
26 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Black River Falls, WI covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 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 25.5 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 $7.97 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 Black River Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 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 Black River Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eau Claire, WI to Black River Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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