Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Denmark, WI

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

209.5 mi

337 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 56m ★

6 AM

4h 9m

8 AM

4h 36m

10 AM

4h 19m

12 PM

4h 16m

3 PM

4h 20m

5 PM

4h 34m

8 PM

4h 1m

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

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Eau Claire, WI

Tom Fisk

Denmark, WI

Christian Himmel

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Eau Claire to Denmark, you are looking at a straightforward 209.5-mile journey across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly manageable one-day trip. You will primarily utilize WI 29, I 43, and WI 172 to navigate the state. Budget roughly $32 for fuel to cover the distance, though actual costs will depend on your vehicle’s efficiency. Because the route is compact, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. It serves as a reliable, efficient link between these two Midwest locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

104.8 miles from Eau Claire, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 97% of the journey taking place on highways. You will settle into a long, steady rhythm for the majority of the 209.5 miles. The most significant portion of your time is spent on WI 29, which accounts for a 179.3-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. Because this is a highway-focused route, you can expect a consistent experience rather than the frequent technical turns of local backroads. The transition from the interior highways onto I 43 and WI 172 marks the final phase of your trek toward Denmark.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

WI 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 179.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 29 and I 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 209.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles (WI 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.1 miles (WI 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

96.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29 toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

101.1 mi into trip | ~2h in | WI 29

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 29 toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 187 Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

191.8 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Take the exit toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 164B Toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straube...

208.2 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward WI 96, CTH KB: Greenleaf, Denmark

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 171 Toward WI 96, CTH KB: Greenleaf, Denmark

Towns Along This Route

Between Eau Claire, WI and Denmark, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Green Bay.

Madison

96.6 mi in | ~1h 53m | via WI 29

Green Bay

101.1 mi in | ~2h | via WI 29

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WI 29	179.3 mi	3h 26m
I 43	9 mi	9m
WI 172	5.7 mi	7m
US 53	5.1 mi	5m
I 41	2.1 mi	2m
Birch Street	1.5 mi	2m
WI 32	1.1 mi	1m
River Prairie Drive	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: WI 29 — 179.3 mi, about 3h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Grand Avenue

35 ft · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

Turn left onto South Farwell Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · South Farwell Street

Turn right onto East Madison Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Madison Street

Continue on Germania Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Germania Street

Continue on Birch Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

Continue on River Prairie Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 53

5.1 mi · 5 min · US 53

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 95A Toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

Merge onto WI 29

88 mi · 1 hr 40 min · WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29

4.5 mi · 6 min · WI 29

Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 29

87 mi · 1 hr 40 min · WI 29

Exit 187 Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32

1.1 mi · 1 min · WI 32

Toward I 41 South: Appleton

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 41 South: Appleton

Merge onto I 41; US 41

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 41; US 41

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 164B Toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward WI 172 East

Merge onto WI 172

5.7 mi · 7 min · WI 172

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 43

9.0 mi · 9 min · I 43

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 171 Toward WI 96, CTH KB: Greenleaf, Denmark

Keep slight left at fork

164 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto WI 96

0.1 mi · 18 sec · WI 96

Continue on CTH KB

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Depere Road

Enter roundabout onto CTH KB

130 ft · 7 sec · Depere Road

Continue on CTH KB

0.5 mi · 1 min · Depere Road

Continue on CTH KB

462 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

Turn right

192 ft · 17 sec

Turn left

218 ft · 19 sec

Turn left

137 ft · 10 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs during the four-hour duration. Since the majority of your time is spent on the long WI 29 segment, try to coordinate your fuel-ups before hitting the highway to avoid unnecessary deviations. Leaving early in the morning can help you bypass potential traffic shifts as you approach the busier sections of the state. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to your advantage by adjusting your departure time to suit your personal energy levels. Keeping a steady pace on the 179.3-mile stretch of WI 29 will ensure you arrive in Denmark refreshed and on schedule.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 104.8 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 179.3 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104.8 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denmark, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eau Claire, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 209.5 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eau Claire, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on WI 29 for about 179.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104.8 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonduel, WI

105 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

Bonduel, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonduel, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.8 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WI 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 179.3 miles.

Arriving in Denmark, WI

The final approach into Denmark, 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 Denmark, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.82 one way

$63.64 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$35.08	$70.16
premium	$4.80	$39.55	$79.10
diesel	$5.64	$46.54	$93.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.8	0	$22.00	$10.06
Efficient EV	52.4	0	$18.33	$8.38
EV Truck/SUV	83.8	1	$29.33	$13.41

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Eau Claire, WI

Evening in Eau Claire on Sunday

Local time

7:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Denmark, WI

Evening in Denmark on Sunday

Local time

7:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°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

4 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

4h 9m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Denmark, WI covers 209.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WI 29, I 43, WI 172. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104.8 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 $31.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Eau Claire, WI and Denmark, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Green Bay.

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Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Denmark, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Denmark, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Eau Claire, WI

Denmark, WI

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 9m on the road

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