The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Stevens Point, WI covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 10, I 94, US 10 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82 miles on US Highway 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.1 miles from Eau Claire, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 114.2 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 10 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 82 miles on US Highway 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 82 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 10 and I 94. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 53.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.2 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 5.4 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in|US 53
Enter roundabout onto US 53
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22.8 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 88
Toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
5
23 mi into trip|~28m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
108.1 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Ste...
5
112.7 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|US 51 BUS / Division Street
Enter roundabout onto US 51 BUS / Division Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Stevens Point, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fairchild along the way.
Fairchild
22.8 mi in|~28m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 10
82 mi
1h 46m
I 94
16.7 mi
17m
US 10
3.7 mi
4m
South Hastings Way
2.3 mi
2m
West Division Street
2.1 mi
3m
Division Street
1.2 mi
3m
Hastings Way
0.9 mi
1m
10th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 10
— 82 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Stevens Point, WI.
1
Start on East Grand Avenue
35 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·18 sec
7
Turn straight onto US 53 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·Hastings Way
8
Take the ramp onto US 53 Business
2.3 mi·2 min·South Hastings Way
9
Turn straight onto US 53
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
10
Enter roundabout onto US 53
378 ft·5 sec·US 53
11
Continue on US 53
441 ft·8 sec·US 53
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 94
17 mi·17 min·I 94
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 88Toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
15
Keep slight left at fork
201 ft·6 sec
16
Turn left onto US 10
0.8 mi·1 min·10th Street
17
Continue on US 10
31 mi·41 min·US Highway 10
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 10
2.1 mi·3 min·West Division Street
19
Continue on US 10
21 mi·28 min·US Highway 10
20
Enter roundabout onto US 10
287 ft·16 sec·US Highway 10
21
Continue on US 10
1.8 mi·2 min·US Highway 10
22
Enter roundabout
15 ft·0 sec
23
Continue
399 ft·7 sec
24
Continue on US 10
28 mi·33 min·US Highway 10
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
3.7 mi·4 min·US 10
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 51 Business: Stevens Point
27
Continue on US 51 BUS
0.1 mi·15 sec·Division Street
28
Enter roundabout onto US 51 BUS
114 ft·6 sec·Division Street
29
Continue on US 51 BUS
1.1 mi·3 min·Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Briggs Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Briggs Street
31
Turn right onto Philips Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Philips Street
32
Turn right onto WI 66
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
WI 66
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stevens Point, 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 114.2 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 US Highway 10 for about 82 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.1 mi from Eau Claire, WI
· 1h 16m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$11.99
$5.48
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$9.99
$4.57
EV Truck/SUV
45.7
0
$15.99
$7.31
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Morning
in Eau Claire on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stevens Point, WI
Morning
in Stevens Point on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
21 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
2h 31m 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 Stevens Point, WI covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 10, I 94, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.1 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 $17.85 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.2 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 5.4 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Eau Claire, WI to Stevens Point, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fairchild along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
