Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Afternoon in Eau Claire on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Eau Galle, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Eau Galle, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Eau Galle, WI covers 33.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road C, Cameron Street, County Road Y for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on County Road C. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road C | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| Cameron Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| County Road Y | 4.9 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 25 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| County Road E | 2 mi | 2m |
| County Road H | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Farwell Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road C
— 13.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Eau Galle, WI.
1
Start on East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Farwell Street
3
Turn left onto East Madison Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Madison Street
4
Continue on Cameron Street
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Cameron Street
5
Continue on CTH E
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road E
6
Turn left onto CTH H
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road H
7
Turn right onto CTH C
13 mi
·
20 min
·
County Road C
8
At end of road, turn left onto WI 25; CTH C
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 25
9
Continue on WI 25; CTH Y
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road Y
10
Continue on CTH Y
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road Y
11
At end of road, turn left onto CTH Z
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
County Road Z
12
Turn right onto CTH D; CTH Z
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Road D
13
Turn left onto CTH Z
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road Z
14
Arrive at destination
CTH Z
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Madison Street
Turn left onto East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CTH H / County Road H
Turn left onto CTH H / County Road H
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CTH C / County Road C
Turn right onto CTH C / County Road C
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
WI 25; CTH C / State Highway 25
At end of road, turn left onto WI 25; CTH C / State Highway 25
Navigation decision point
4
33 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
CTH Z / County Road Z
At end of road, turn left onto CTH Z / County Road Z
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Galle, WI
Afternoon in Eau Galle on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
33.6 mi in 57m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on County Road C.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (CTH H / County Road H): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (CTH C / County Road C): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on County Road C. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (CTH H / County Road H): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (CTH C / County Road C): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eau Galle, WI before heading back.
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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