The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Amery, WI covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, 10th Avenue, State Highway 46 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.37 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
36.4 miles from Eau Claire, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 72.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and 10th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.7 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and 10th Avenue. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bellinger Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|East Madison Street
Turn left onto East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|Bellinger Street
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|Platt Street
At end of road, turn left onto Platt Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
46.3 mi into trip|~55m in|Exit 19
Take the exit onto Exit 19 toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth
6
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|WI 46 / State Highway 46
Enter roundabout onto WI 46 / State Highway 46 toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eau Claire, WI and Amery, WI, road signs point toward Ellsworth and Wisconsin 46 Northbound.
Ellsworth
46.3 mi in|~55m|via Exit 19
Wisconsin 46 Northbound
60.6 mi in|~1h 16m|via WI 46
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
38.7 mi
41m
10th Avenue
13.9 mi
20m
State Highway 46
11.4 mi
20m
North Crossing
4 mi
6m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
3rd Street
0.7 mi
1m
Jeffers Road
0.7 mi
1m
Truax Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 38.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Amery, 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
0.5 mi·1 min·East Madison Street
4
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Bellinger Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Platt Street
490 ft·9 sec·Platt Street
6
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.7 mi·1 min·3rd Street
7
Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Truax Boulevard
8
Turn right onto CTH F
0.7 mi·1 min·Jeffers Road
9
Turn left onto WI 312
4.0 mi·6 min·North Crossing
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I-94_East
11
Merge onto I 94
39 mi·41 min·I 94
12
Take the exit onto Exit 19
0.4 mi·46 sec·Exit 19
Exit 19Toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth
13
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft·5 sec
14
Merge onto US 63
14 mi·20 min·10th Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 46
148 ft·8 sec·State Highway 46
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
16
Continue on WI 46
3.2 mi·5 min·State Highway 46
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
17
Continue on WI 46
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
18
Continue on WI 46
8.2 mi·14 min·State Highway 46
19
Arrive at destination
3 ft·WI 46; CTH F
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 36.4 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 44m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amery, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eau Claire, WI
This is one driving day of about 72.7 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Eau Claire, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 38.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Eau Claire, WI
· 44m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.8
0
$7.63
$3.49
Efficient EV
18.2
0
$6.36
$2.91
EV Truck/SUV
29.1
0
$10.18
$4.65
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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
Late night
in Eau Claire on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Amery, WI
Late night
in Amery on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Spring Valley, WI
36 mi in
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
23 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
1h 38m 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 Amery, WI covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, 10th Avenue, State Highway 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 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 $11.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bellinger Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Between Eau Claire, WI and Amery, WI, road signs point toward Ellsworth and Wisconsin 46 Northbound.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
