Origin
Medary, WI
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Trip from Medary, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
82.2 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medary, WI
Tom Fisk
Eau Claire, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 82.2-mile drive from Medary to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, can easily be completed in under two hours, making it an ideal day trip. The route is predominantly highway, with 92% of the journey on major roads, and has an estimated fuel cost of around $13. Given its short duration, you won't need to split this trip overnight. The Midwest scenery provides a familiar backdrop as you travel within Wisconsin. This is a practical, no-fuss option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Medary, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 82.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 82.2-mile journey, with 92% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on State Highway 93, covering 36.2 miles. While primarily on well-maintained highways like State Highway 93 and WI 157, the route offers a consistent driving pace without significant changes in road type. This profile suggests a predictable and smooth ride, suitable for those who prefer direct travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 93 and State Highway 93 / 121. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sunset Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sunset Lane): Navigation decision point; near the start (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 79 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sunset Lane
Turn right onto Sunset Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Frontage Road
Turn right onto Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
4
79 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
79.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
81.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
South Farwell Street
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 93 | 36.2 mi | 50m |
| State Highway 93 / 121 | 15.3 mi | 20m |
| WI 157 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| US 53 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Osseo Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Hastings Way | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harding Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| WI 16 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 93
— 36.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medary, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on this road
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sunset Lane
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sunset Lane
3
Turn right onto Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Frontage Road
4
Turn right onto WI 16; CTH B
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 16; CTH B
5
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
6
Turn left onto WI 157
13 mi
·
15 min
·
WI 157
7
Continue on US 53; WI 93
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 53; WI 93
8
Continue on WI 93
21 mi
·
29 min
·
State Highway 93
9
Continue on WI 93
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Diagonal Street
10
Continue on WI 93
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Burrows Road
11
Continue on WI 93; CTH Q
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Continue on WI 93
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Osseo Road
13
Continue on WI 93; WI 121
15 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 93 / 121
14
Continue on WI 93
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street South
15
Turn straight onto WI 93
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lake Park Drive
16
Continue on WI 93
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 93
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
19
Continue on US 53 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hastings Way
20
Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brackett Avenue
21
Continue on Harding Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harding Avenue
22
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street
23
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Farwell Street
24
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
East Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under two hours, this 82.2-mile trip from Medary to Eau Claire offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by lunchtime, or even head out after work. Since the longest stretch without a major turn is 36.2 miles on State Highway 93, plan for a fuel stop before you leave Medary to ensure you have plenty of gas for the entire journey, as dedicated rest stops might be sparse. The $13 fuel estimate is a good budget marker for this straightforward drive.
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 41.1 miles from Medary, WI, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.2 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 56m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eau Claire, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Medary, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medary, WI
This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Medary, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 93 for about 36.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Medary, WI · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Medary, 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
$12.85 one way
$25.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.95 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Eau Claire on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
S 0 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
43°F
Arcadia, WI
41 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
29 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 57m 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 Medary, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 93, State Highway 93 / 121, WI 157. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 miles from Medary, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.85 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 straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sunset Lane): Navigation decision point; near the start (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 79 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Medary, WI to Eau Claire, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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