Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Weston, WI

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

106.6 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 0m ★

6 AM

2h 9m

8 AM

2h 27m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 26m

8 PM

2h 4m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eau Claire, WI to Weston, WI covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 53, Birch Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.8 miles on WI 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.67 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.

Midpoint

53.3 miles from Eau Claire, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 106.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 106.6 miles, with most of the trip on WI 29 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 95.8 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 17 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 95.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 29 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 106.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 10 key points

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

6

3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

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

8

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

7

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

7

105 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

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 Weston, 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	95.8 mi	1h 50m
US 53	5.1 mi	5m
Birch Street	1.5 mi	2m
Weston Avenue	1.2 mi	3m
River Prairie Drive	0.7 mi	1m
Camp Phillips Road	0.4 mi	<1m
South Farwell Street	0.4 mi	<1m
East Madison Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: WI 29 — 95.8 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Grand Avenue

35 ft · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

2

Turn left onto South Farwell Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · South Farwell Street

3

Turn right onto East Madison Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Madison Street

4

Continue on Germania Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Germania Street

5

Continue on Birch Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

6

Continue on River Prairie Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · River Prairie Drive

Use the left lane.

7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Use the left lane.

8

Merge onto US 53

5.1 mi · 5 min · US 53

9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 95A Toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

10

Merge onto WI 29

88 mi · 1 hr 40 min · WI 29

11

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.

12

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 29

3.6 mi · 4 min · WI 29

Exit 187 Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward CTH X: Weston, Camp Phillips Road

14

Keep slight right at fork

219 ft · 5 sec

Use the slight right lane.

15

Turn straight onto CTH X

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Camp Phillips Road

16

Turn left onto Weston Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · Weston Avenue

17

Arrive at destination

Weston Avenue

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 53.3 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.8 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 23 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.3 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weston, 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 106.6 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Eau Claire, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on WI 29 for about 95.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.3 mi from Eau Claire, WI · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medford, WI

53 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

Anson, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Medford, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.3 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 95.8 miles.

Arriving in Weston, WI

The final approach into Weston, 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 Weston, 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

$16.67 one way

$33.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$18.30	$36.60
premium	$4.89	$20.51	$41.03
diesel	$5.61	$23.54	$47.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32	$11.19	$5.12
Efficient EV	26.7	$9.33	$4.26
EV Truck/SUV	42.6	$14.92	$6.82

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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 16, 2026

Origin

Eau Claire, WI

Late night in Eau Claire on Friday

Local time

12:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Sunny

S 0 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:50AM CDT until April 19 at 1:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:46AM CDT until April 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Weston, WI

Late night in Weston on Friday

Local time

12:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Medford, WI

53 mi in

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

10 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 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Weston, WI covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WI 29, US 53, Birch Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.3 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 $16.67 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 106.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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.

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

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