Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Hebron, WI

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Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

213.2 mi

343 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 52m ★

6 AM

4h 5m

8 AM

4h 31m

10 AM

4h 14m

12 PM

4h 11m

3 PM

4h 15m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 57m

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

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city in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin, United States, that is the county seat of Eau Claire County

Eau Claire, WI

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Hebron, WI

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Trip Overview

This 213.2-mile drive from Eau Claire, WI to Hebron, WI is a solid choice for a single-day road trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes to complete. The majority of your journey, about 93% of it, will be on the interstate, specifically I-94. You'll also navigate a portion on State Highway 89 and State Highway 106 as you approach your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, this is an economical trip through the Midwest. Given its manageable length, you can easily complete this drive in one go, making it a convenient option for a weekend getaway or a mid-week excursion.

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

106.6 miles from Eau Claire, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for this route, with 93% of the mileage spent on major interstates and highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 187.3 miles, primarily on I-94, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. As you transition from I-94 onto State Highway 89 and then State Highway 106, you might notice a slight change in pace and scenery, moving from the broad sweep of the interstate to more localized routes. This mix offers a predictable yet varied driving experience.

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

There are about 28 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 187.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 89. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 53.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.4 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 53

Enter roundabout onto US 53

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

173.9 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee

193.3 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Take the exit toward WI 89: Lake Mills, Waterloo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 259 Toward WI 89: Lake Mills, Waterloo

193.6 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Eau Claire, WI to Hebron, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.

Waterloo

193.3 mi in | ~3h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	187.3 mi	3h 20m
State Highway 89	5.1 mi	8m
State Highway 106	4.6 mi	6m
County Road N	3.8 mi	5m
South Hastings Way	2.3 mi	2m
North Main Street	2 mi	3m
US Highway 18	1.3 mi	1m
West Racine Street	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 187.3 mi, about 3h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Grand Avenue

35 ft · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue

Turn right onto South Farwell Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Farwell Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Washington Street

Continue on Harding Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harding Avenue

Continue on Brackett Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue

Turn slight right

515 ft · 18 sec

Turn straight onto US 53 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hastings Way

Take the ramp onto US 53 Business

2.3 mi · 2 min · South Hastings Way

Turn straight onto US 53

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 53

Toward US 53 South: Brackett

Enter roundabout onto US 53

378 ft · 5 sec · US 53

Continue on US 53

441 ft · 8 sec · US 53

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 94

168 mi · 2 hr 59 min · I 94

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

19 mi · 20 min · I 94

Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 259 Toward WI 89: Lake Mills, Waterloo Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

117 ft · 3 sec

Turn right onto WI 89; CTH G

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Continue on WI 89; CTH G

5.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 89

At end of road, turn left onto US 18; WI 89

1.3 mi · 1 min · US Highway 18

Continue on US 18

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Racine Street

Turn right onto WI 26 Business; CTH N

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto CTH N

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Dane Street

Continue on CTH N

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Whitewater Avenue

Continue on CTH N

3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road N

Turn left onto WI 106

4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 106

Turn right onto CTH D

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road D

Turn right

17 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour, 4-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Eau Claire to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one stop recommended, plan it strategically along the 187.3-mile stretch on I-94 for fuel and a break. The $33 fuel cost suggests this is an efficient trip, but always check your tires and fluids before you leave. Keep an eye out for the transitions from I-94 to State Highway 89 and then State Highway 106; these are your key navigation points as you get closer to Hebron.

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 106.6 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.3 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.6 miles or 1h 58m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hebron, 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 213.2 miles and 4h 4m.

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 I 94 for about 187.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.6 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 1h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

107 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.6 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 I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.3 miles.

Arriving in Hebron, WI

The final approach into Hebron, 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 Hebron, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 117.6

Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River

Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.33 one way

$66.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.60	$73.19
premium	$4.89	$41.03	$82.06
diesel	$5.61	$47.07	$94.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Altoona, WI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

Black River Falls, WI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lake Delton, WI Rechargery Relay - Gasser Rd

Lake Delton, WI

IONNA

10 DCFC

Taphouse Twenty - Tesla Supercharger

Tomah, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Shoppes at Oakwood - Tesla Supercharger

Eau Claire, WI

Tesla

6 DCFC

Culver's of Mauston - Tesla Supercharger

Mauston, WI

Tesla

6 DCFC

Sun Prairie, WI

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 7 ZEFNET: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 2 KWIK_CHARGE: 2 eVgo Network: 2 IONNA: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 SYNERGEV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64	0	$22.39	$10.23
Efficient EV	53.3	0	$18.65	$8.53
EV Truck/SUV	85.3	1	$29.85	$13.64

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Eau Claire, WI

Evening in Eau Claire on Tuesday

Local time

7:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Rain Showers

NNW 0 to 5 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hebron, WI

Evening in Hebron on Tuesday

Local time

7:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

6 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 4m 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 Hebron, WI covers 213.2 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, State Highway 89, State Highway 106. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106.6 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 $33.33 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.

On the drive from Eau Claire, WI to Hebron, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.

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