Origin
Grantsburg, WI
Afternoon in Grantsburg on Monday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grantsburg, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
116.9 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eau Claire, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Grantsburg, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road F, Highway 70, Highway 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.76 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
58.5 miles from Grantsburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 116.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road F 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Grantsburg, WI to Eau Claire, WI is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grantsburg, WI to Eau Claire, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Prairie Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Birch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Germania Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road F
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsburg, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on West Wisconsin Avenue
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Wisconsin Avenue
2
Turn right onto County Road F
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Road F
3
Turn left onto State Highway 70
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 70
4
Turn left onto State Highway 35
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 35
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 70
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 70
6
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 70
7
Continue on West Maple Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Maple Street
8
Continue on State Highway 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 70
9
Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 53 South: Rice Lake
10
Merge slight left
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward River Prairie Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
River Prairie Drive
12
Keep slight right
207 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Prairie Drive
14
Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Street
15
Continue on Germania Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Germania Street
16
Continue on East Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Madison Street
17
Turn left onto North Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Farwell Street
18
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
19
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 58.5 miles from Grantsburg, WI, or about 1h 2m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eau Claire, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grantsburg, 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 Grantsburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grantsburg, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Grantsburg, WI · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58.5 miles from Grantsburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eau Claire, WI
The final approach into Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire, 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
$17.76 one way
$35.51 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.57 | $39.15 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.37 | $7.48 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Eau Claire, WI
Afternoon in Eau Claire on Monday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°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
15 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 4m 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 Grantsburg, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road F, Highway 70, Highway 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Grantsburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.76 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.
The drive from Grantsburg, WI to Eau Claire, WI is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grantsburg, WI to Eau Claire, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grantsburg, WI to Eau Claire, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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