The drive from Kiel, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 216.9 miles and takes about 4h 45m 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, State Highway 114 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 143.7 miles on US Highway 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.91 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
108.5 miles from Kiel, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 216.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 45m highway drive covering 216.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 10 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 143.7 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 47 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 143.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 10 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.2 miles in near WI 55; WI 114 / Military Road.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 216.9 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 26.2 miles (WI 55; WI 114 / Military Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.3 miles (US 10 / South Oneida Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
26.2 mi into trip|~42m in|WI 55; WI 114 / Military Road
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 55; WI 114 / Military Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
34.3 mi into trip|~53m in|US 10 / South Oneida Street
Turn right onto US 10 / South Oneida Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
35.8 mi into trip|~57m in|US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West
5
36.1 mi into trip|~57m in|US 10; WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway
Merge onto US 10; WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
211.6 mi into trip|~4h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
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 Kiel, WI to Eau Claire, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wis 441 South along the way.
Wis 441 South
35.8 mi in|~57m|via US 10
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 10
143.7 mi
2h 59m
I 94
17 mi
18m
State Highway 114
12.4 mi
19m
South Madison Street
8 mi
12m
US 10
6.9 mi
8m
Calumet Drive
6.4 mi
10m
Tri-County Expressway
3 mi
3m
Calumet Street
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 10
— 143.7 mi, about 2h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiel, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on WI 32; WI 57
0.2 mi·20 sec·Fremont Street
2
Turn right onto WI 32; WI 57
0.5 mi·45 sec·7th Street
3
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
0.1 mi·12 sec·Calumet Avenue
4
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
3.0 mi·4 min·Calumet Street
5
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
0.7 mi·1 min·Wisconsin Avenue
6
Turn right onto WI 32; WI 57
6.4 mi·10 min·Calumet Drive
7
Turn right onto US 151; WI 32; WI 57
8.0 mi·12 min·South Madison Street
8
Turn left onto WI 114
0.4 mi·44 sec·West Main Street
9
Continue on WI 114
6.1 mi·10 min·State Highway 114
10
Turn straight onto WI 55; WI 114
0.6 mi·56 sec·State Highway 55/114
11
Continue on WI 55; WI 114
0.2 mi·18 sec·Military Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 55; WI 114
164 ft·3 sec·Military Road
13
Continue on WI 55; WI 114
1.2 mi·1 min·Veterans Avenue
14
Continue on WI 55; WI 114
0.5 mi·41 sec·Highway 114
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 114
126 ft·2 sec·State Highway 114
16
Continue on WI 114
2.1 mi·2 min·State Highway 114
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 114
135 ft·7 sec·State Highway 114
18
Continue on WI 114
4.2 mi·6 min·State Highway 114
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto US 10
1.5 mi·3 min·South Oneida Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 10
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 10
Toward WIS 441 South, US 10 WestUse the slight left / straight lanes.
21
Merge onto US 10; WI 441
2.7 mi·3 min·Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on WI 441; US 10
0.6 mi·44 sec·Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
23
Continue on WI 441; US 10
0.3 mi·19 sec·Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Continue on US 10
14 mi·15 min·US Highway 10
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
47 mi·54 min·US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
26
Continue on US 10
1.3 mi·2 min·Main Street
27
Take the exit onto US 10
6.6 mi·7 min·US 10
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
28
Take the exit onto US 10
30 mi·35 min·US Highway 10
Exit 165Toward US 10 West: Marshfield
29
Enter roundabout onto US 10
282 ft·15 sec·US Highway 10
30
Continue on US 10
1.8 mi·2 min·US Highway 10
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi·11 sec·US Highway 10
32
Merge onto US 10
21 mi·28 min·US Highway 10
33
Continue on US 10
2.1 mi·3 min·East Division Street
34
Continue on US 10
31 mi·41 min·US Highway 10
Use the straight / left lanes.
35
Continue on US 10
0.7 mi·1 min·10th Street
36
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
37
Merge onto I 94
17 mi·18 min·I 94
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
40
Merge onto US 53
1.3 mi·1 min·US 53
41
Take the exit onto US 53 Business
1.6 mi·3 min·South Hastings Way
Toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
42
Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
0.4 mi·59 sec·Brackett Avenue
43
Continue on Harding Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Harding Avenue
44
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Washington Street
45
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Farwell Street
46
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft·1 sec·East Grand Avenue
47
Arrive at destination
East Grand Avenue
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 108.5 miles from Kiel, WI, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.7 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 48 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.5 miles or 2h 23m 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 54m
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 Kiel, 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 Kiel, WI
This is one driving day of about 216.9 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Kiel, 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 143.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.5 mi from Kiel, WI
· 2h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.91 one way
$67.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.23
$74.46
premium
$4.89
$41.74
$83.48
diesel
$5.61
$47.89
$95.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.1
0
$22.77
$10.41
Efficient EV
54.2
0
$18.98
$8.68
EV Truck/SUV
86.8
1
$30.37
$13.88
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Kiel, WI
Morning
in Kiel on Friday
Local time
7:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eau Claire, WI
Morning
in Eau Claire on Friday
Local time
7:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
4h 45m 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 Kiel, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 216.9 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 10, I 94, State Highway 114. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.5 miles from Kiel, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.91 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 216.9 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 26.2 miles (WI 55; WI 114 / Military Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.3 miles (US 10 / South Oneida Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kiel, WI to Eau Claire, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wis 441 South 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.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
