Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Wausaukee, WI

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Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

223.9 mi

360 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 33m ★

6 AM

4h 47m

8 AM

5h 14m

10 AM

4h 56m

12 PM

4h 53m

3 PM

4h 57m

5 PM

5h 12m

8 PM

4h 39m

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

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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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Wausaukee, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Wausaukee, WI covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WI 29, US 141, State Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 144 miles on WI 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.00 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

111.9 miles from Eau Claire, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 46m highway drive covering 223.9 miles, with most of the trip on WI 29 and US 141. The longest continuous stretch is about 144 miles on WI 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

WI 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 144 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 29 and US 141. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.6 miles (WI 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 95A Toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

96.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29 toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

101.1 mi into trip | ~2h in | WI 29

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 29 toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 187 Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

156.2 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | East 5th Street

Turn right onto East 5th Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Eau Claire, WI and Wausaukee, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Green Bay.

Madison

96.6 mi in | ~1h 53m | via WI 29

Green Bay

101.1 mi in | ~2h | via WI 29

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WI 29	144 mi	2h 46m
US 141	35.2 mi	45m
State Highway 22	24 mi	38m
US 53	5.1 mi	5m
State Hwy 22	4.2 mi	6m
County Road MMM	2.5 mi	4m
East Green Bay Street	1.5 mi	2m
Birch Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: WI 29 — 144 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Wausaukee, WI.

Start on East Grand Avenue

35 ft · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

Turn left onto South Farwell Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · South Farwell Street

Turn right onto East Madison Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Madison Street

Continue on Germania Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Germania Street

Continue on Birch Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

Continue on River Prairie Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 53

5.1 mi · 5 min · US 53

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 95A Toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

Merge onto WI 29

88 mi · 1 hr 40 min · WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29

4.5 mi · 6 min · WI 29

Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 29

52 mi · 1 hr · WI 29

Exit 187 Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

Turn left onto CTH MMM; WI 29 Business

2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM

Continue on CTH MMM; WI 29 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Green Bay Street

Turn left onto North Union Street

328 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street

Turn right onto East 5th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · East 5th Street

Turn right onto North Ellis Street

323 ft · 19 sec · North Ellis Street

Turn left onto WI 22; WI 47; WI 55; WI 29 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Green Bay Street

Continue on WI 22

16 mi · 26 min · State Highway 22

Continue on WI 22

0.6 mi · 52 sec · West Main Street

Continue on WI 22

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North McKenzie Street

Continue on WI 22

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North McKenzie Avenue

Continue on WI 22

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

Enter roundabout onto WI 22

123 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 22

Continue on WI 22

4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22

Continue on WI 22

0.3 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Highland Drive

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Highland Drive

Turn left onto WI 22

285 ft · 7 sec · North Chestnut Avenue

Turn straight onto WI 22

4.2 mi · 6 min · State Hwy 22

Continue on WI 22

0.4 mi · 45 sec · State Highway 22

Turn left

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Toward US 141

Merge onto US 141

35 mi · 45 min · US 141

Turn left

31 ft · 7 sec

Turn left

20 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at 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 111.9 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.9 miles or 2h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wausaukee, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eau Claire, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 223.9 miles and 4h 46m.

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.

The longest stretch is on WI 29 for about 144 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.9 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 2h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonduel, WI

112 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

Bonduel, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonduel, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.9 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WI 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144 miles.

Arriving in Wausaukee, WI

The final approach into Wausaukee, 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 Wausaukee, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.00 one way

$70.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$38.43	$76.87
premium	$4.89	$43.09	$86.18
diesel	$5.61	$49.43	$98.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.2	0	$23.51	$10.75
Efficient EV	56	0	$19.59	$8.96
EV Truck/SUV	89.6	1	$31.35	$14.33

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Eau Claire, WI

Morning in Eau Claire on Wednesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wausaukee, WI

Morning in Wausaukee on Wednesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 2 to 7 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:23AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM CDT until April 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

4h 46m 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 Wausaukee, WI covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WI 29, US 141, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.9 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 $35.00 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.

Between Eau Claire, WI and Wausaukee, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Green Bay.

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