Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Morning in Eau Claire on Monday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Roberts, WI
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eau Claire, WI
Tom Fisk
Roberts, WI
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Roberts, WI covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, North Crossing, State Highway 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.81 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29 miles from Eau Claire, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 58 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and North Crossing. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.3 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 48.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and North Crossing. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Platt Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 55.9 miles (Exit 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Platt Street
At end of road, turn left onto Platt Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
55.9 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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Exit 10
Take the exit onto Exit 10 toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
6
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 65 NORTH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 65 NORTH
7
57.6 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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West Pine Street
Turn right onto West Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
57.9 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 48.3 mi | 51m |
| North Crossing | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 65 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 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
— 48.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Roberts, WI.
1
Start on East Grand Avenue
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
54 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street
492 ft
·
10 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 Jeffers Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffers Road
9
Turn left onto North Crossing
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Crossing
10
Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-94_East
11
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
51 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
13
Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
256 ft
·
6 sec
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WI 65 NORTH
14
Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 65
16
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Highway 65
17
Turn right onto West Pine Street
430 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Pine Street
18
Turn left onto South Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Locust Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
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 29 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.3 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roberts, 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 58 miles and 1h 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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 48.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Arriving in Roberts, WI
The final approach into Roberts, 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 Roberts, 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
$8.81 one way
$17.62 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Roberts, WI
Morning in Roberts on Monday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
32 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
1h 9m 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 Roberts, WI covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, North Crossing, State Highway 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $8.81 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 55.9 miles (Exit 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Eau Claire, WI to Roberts, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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