Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Afternoon in Eau Claire on Saturday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eau Claire, WI to North Hudson, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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North Hudson, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Eau Claire, WI to North Hudson, WI is 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m via I 94, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and Wisconsin for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points. You won't encounter significant deviations or complex navigation, so it's a good choice for a simple, no-fuss journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 58 mi | 1h 2m |
| North Crossing | 4 mi | 6m |
| Second Street South | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jeffers Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Truax Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Farwell Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 58 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and North Hudson, 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
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 94
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1
Toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on WI 35
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Second Street South
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on WI 35
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Sixth Street North
15
Turn right onto St Croix St North
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
St Croix St North
16
Arrive at destination
St Croix St North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 67.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Madison Street
Turn left onto East Madison 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
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
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 1
Toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
5
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
St Croix St North
Turn right onto St Croix St North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.60 one way
$21.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.05 | $26.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
North Hudson, WI
Afternoon in North Hudson on Saturday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 94. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 58 miles on I 94, which means consistent speed and minimal traffic lights. While predominantly interstate, the route includes segments on North Crossing and Second Street South, offering a brief change of pace as you near your destination. Expect a smooth, relatively fast journey with a clear path for most of the drive.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and North Crossing. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Hudson, WI before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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