Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Late night in Eau Claire on Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Oostburg, WI
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
253.1 mi
407 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
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6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eau Claire, WI
Tom Fisk
Oostburg, WI
Adriaan Westra
Trip Overview
The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Oostburg, WI covers 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 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 $38.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
126.6 miles from Eau Claire, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 2m drive with frequent turns across 253.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eau Claire, WI to Oostburg, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Farwell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harding Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brackett Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hastings Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hastings Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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 Oostburg, 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
136 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
15
Keep slight right
174 ft
·
4 sec
16
Turn straight
33 mi
·
49 min
17
Turn right onto East State Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East State Street
18
Continue on County Road A
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Road A
19
Turn left onto County Road C
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road C
20
Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 151 South: Sun Prairie
21
Merge slight left
135 ft
·
2 sec
22
Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
328 ft
·
17 sec
·
US 151 North: Fond du Lac
23
Turn left
26 mi
·
31 min
24
Turn right onto Rienzi Road
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Rienzi Road
25
Turn left onto County Road K
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road K
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
27
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
28
Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Johnson Street
29
Continue on State Highway 23
31 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 23
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43 South: Milwaukee
31
Merge slight left
8.4 mi
·
8 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward CTH AA: Oostburg
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
CTH AA: Oostburg
33
Keep slight right
125 ft
·
3 sec
34
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
35
Turn left onto South 8th Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 8th Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 126.6 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 2h 31m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oostburg, 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 253.1 miles and 5h 2m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.6 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.6 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oostburg, WI
The final approach into Oostburg, 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 Oostburg, 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
$38.44 one way
$76.89 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.38 | $84.76 |
| premium | $4.80 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.23 | $112.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.58 | $12.15 |
| Efficient EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Oostburg, WI
Late night in Oostburg on Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
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
5h 2m 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 Oostburg, WI covers 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 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 126.6 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 $38.44 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eau Claire, WI to Oostburg, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eau Claire, WI to Oostburg, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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