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Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Lemonweir, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

108.5 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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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Downtown Lemonweir, WI, WI

Lemonweir, WI

Marie Martin

Trip Overview

The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Lemonweir, WI covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 $16.96 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

54.3 miles from Eau Claire, WI

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 108.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m 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 2m drive with frequent turns across 108.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Lemonweir, WI is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Lemonweir, 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 Lemonweir, 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

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

0.3 mi · 40 sec · WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
15

Turn left onto State Highway 82

131 ft · 5 sec · State Highway 82
16

Continue on State Highway 82

0.2 mi · 17 sec · State Highway 82
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

30 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 82
18

Continue on State Highway 82

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82
19

Turn right onto 19th Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · 19th Avenue
20

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 54.3 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 1h 1m 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 24 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lemonweir, 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 108.5 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 54.3 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 1h 1m into the drive

city in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Black River Falls, WI

54 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

Osseo, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Black River Falls, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lemonweir, WI

The final approach into Lemonweir, 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 Lemonweir, 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

$16.96 one way

$33.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.62 $37.25
premium $4.89 $20.88 $41.76
diesel $5.61 $23.96 $47.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.6 0 $11.39 $5.21
Efficient EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
EV Truck/SUV 43.4 0 $15.19 $6.94

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eau Claire, WI

Afternoon in Eau Claire on Thursday

Local time

12:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lemonweir, WI

Afternoon in Lemonweir on Thursday

Local time

12:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

5 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

2h 2m 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 Lemonweir, WI covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 54.3 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 $16.96 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 Lemonweir, WI is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Lemonweir, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eau Claire, WI to Lemonweir, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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