Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Late night in Eau Claire on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Stevens Point, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h
Distance
130 mi
209 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m
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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Stevens Point, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Stevens Point, WI covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 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 $20.32 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.
Midpoint
65 miles from Eau Claire, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 130 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 130 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 Stevens Point, WI is easy. At 2h 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 Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point, 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
17 mi
·
17 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
15
Keep slight left
200 ft
·
7 sec
16
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
17
Continue on US Highway 10
31 mi
·
41 min
·
US Highway 10
18
Continue on West Division Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Division Street
19
Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 10
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
289 ft
·
16 sec
·
US Highway 10
21
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 10
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
16 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
23
Exit the roundabout
400 ft
·
8 sec
24
Continue on US Highway 10
28 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 10
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Stevens Point
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51 Business: Stevens Point
27
Continue on Division Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Division Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Division Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Division Street
29
Exit the roundabout onto Division Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Division Street
30
Turn left onto Briggs Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Briggs Street
31
Turn right onto Philips Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Philips Street
32
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 1h into the drive.
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 29 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stevens Point, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire, WI
This is one driving day of about 130 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Eau Claire, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 1h 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stevens Point, WI
The final approach into Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point, 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
$20.32 one way
$40.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.31 | $44.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
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: 45.5 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 | 39 | 0 | $13.65 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.20 | $8.32 |
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
Stevens Point, WI
Late night in Stevens Point on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
21 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 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 Stevens Point, WI covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 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 65 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 $20.32 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 Stevens Point, WI is easy. At 2h 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 Stevens Point, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eau Claire, WI to Stevens Point, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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