Origin
North Hudson, WI
Late night in North Hudson on Saturday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Hudson, WI
Tom Fisk
Eau Claire, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sixth Street North, Second Street, Eau Claire for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 68.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sixth Street North 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI is easy. At 1h 11m 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 North Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth Street North | — | — |
| Second Street | — | — |
| Eau Claire | — | — |
| US 12 | — | — |
| North Crossing | — | — |
| Jeffers Road | — | — |
| Truax Boulevard | — | — |
| 3rd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sixth Street North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on St Croix St North
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
St Croix St North
2
Turn left onto Sixth Street North
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Sixth Street North
3
Continue on Second Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Second Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eau Claire, River Falls
5
Merge slight left
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
7
Keep slight right
482 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn straight onto North Crossing
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Crossing
9
Turn right onto Jeffers Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffers Road
10
Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Truax Boulevard
11
Continue on 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
12
Continue on Platt Street
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
Platt Street
13
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bellinger Street
14
Turn left onto West Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison Street
15
Turn slight right
302 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Farwell Street
17
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from North Hudson, WI · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from North Hudson, 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
$9.28 one way
$18.55 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| premium | $4.15 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Eau Claire on Saturday
Local time
5:09 AM
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
18 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 11m 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 North Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sixth Street North, Second Street, Eau Claire. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 miles from North Hudson, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.28 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 North Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI is easy. At 1h 11m 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 North Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Hudson, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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