Origin
Hammond, WI
Evening in Hammond on Thursday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hammond, WI
Tom Fisk
Eau Claire, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hammond, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, Davis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.1 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 52.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and North Crossing. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.1 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 42.1 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 52.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CTH T / County Highway T): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street
Turn left onto US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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CTH T / County Highway T
Enter roundabout onto CTH T / County Highway T
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Enter roundabout toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
6
45 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chipp...
5
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Bellinger Street
Turn right onto Bellinger 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 Hammond, WI and Eau Claire, WI, road signs point toward Cth Ee: Eau Claire and Chippawa Falls.
Cth Ee: Eau Claire
45 mi in
|
~51m
Chippawa Falls
45 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 42.1 mi | 45m |
| North Crossing | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Davis Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jeffers Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Truax Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Farwell Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 42.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on Wolf Street
83 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wolf Street
2
Turn left onto US 12; CTH T;
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Davis Street
3
Enter roundabout onto CTH T
133 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Highway T
4
Continue on CTH T
486 ft
·
27 sec
·
County Highway T
5
Enter roundabout
254 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
6
Continue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
7
Merge onto I 94
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 94
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 59
Toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
9
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn straight onto WI 312; CTH EE
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Crossing
11
Turn right onto CTH F
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffers Road
12
Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Truax Boulevard
13
Continue on 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
14
Continue on Platt Street
506 ft
·
12 sec
·
Platt Street
15
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bellinger Street
16
Turn left onto West Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison Street
17
Turn slight right
303 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Farwell Street
19
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East Grand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Hammond, WI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Hammond, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.25 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Evening in Eau Claire on Thursday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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 5m 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 Hammond, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, North Crossing, Davis 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 26.4 miles from Hammond, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.25 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 52.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CTH T / County Highway T): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hammond, WI and Eau Claire, WI, road signs point toward Cth Ee: Eau Claire and Chippawa Falls.
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