Origin
Ozaukee County, WI
Evening in Ozaukee County on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ozaukee County, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
237.6 mi
382 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ozaukee County, WI
Tom Fisk
Eau Claire, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Ozaukee County, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 237.6 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, I 90, State Highway 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.1 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.15 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
118.8 miles from Ozaukee County, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 237.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 58m highway drive covering 237.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.1 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 50 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 76.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 237.6 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 2.7 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 118
Toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
8
156 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
|
I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
6
232.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m 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.
Between Ozaukee County, WI and Eau Claire, WI, road signs point toward Portage and Saint Paul.
Portage
64.2 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Saint Paul
156 mi in
|
~3h 27m
|
via I 94
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 76.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| I 90 | 60.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| State Highway 33 | 36 mi | 52m |
| State Highway 16 | 22.7 mi | 31m |
| US 151 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| East Washington Street | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| West Cook Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| US Highway 51 & State Highway 16 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 76.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozaukee County, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on this road
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CTH KK
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway KK
3
Turn left onto CTH LL
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway LL
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
5
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
6
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Highway 33
7
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
9
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
11
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Green Bay Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto WI 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dekora Street
13
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
14
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 33
15
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 33
16
Continue on WI 33
5.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East Washington Street
17
Continue on WI 33; WI 144
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
18
Continue on WI 33; CTH W
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on WI 33
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
20
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 33
21
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 33
22
Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
23
Turn left onto WI 33
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Vine Street
24
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barstow Street
25
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Washington Street
27
Continue on WI 33
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 33
28
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Park Avenue
29
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
30
Merge onto US 151
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 151
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 118
Toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
32
Keep slight right at fork
238 ft
·
5 sec
33
Turn straight onto WI 16; WI 60
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
James Street
34
Continue on WI 16
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 16
35
Turn straight onto US 51; WI 16
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
36
Continue on US 51; WI 16
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wisconsin Street
37
Turn left onto WI 33
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cook Street
38
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
39
Merge onto I 90; I 94
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 90; I 94
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 94
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Use the straight lane.
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
42
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
43
Merge onto US 53
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 53
44
Take the exit onto US 53 Business
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hastings Way
Toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
45
Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brackett Avenue
46
Continue on Harding Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harding Avenue
47
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street
48
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Farwell Street
49
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
50
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 118.8 miles from Ozaukee County, WI, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.1 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 52 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.8 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
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 Ozaukee County, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Ozaukee County, WI
This is one driving day of about 237.6 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Ozaukee County, 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 I 94 for about 76.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.8 mi from Ozaukee County, WI · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.8 miles from Ozaukee County, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.1 miles.
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
$37.15 one way
$74.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.78 | $81.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.72 | $91.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.46 | $104.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.95 | $11.40 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95 | 1 | $33.26 | $15.21 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Eau Claire, WI
Evening in Eau Claire on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
S 0 to 10 mph
2% chance
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
32 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
4h 58m 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 Ozaukee County, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 237.6 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 90, State Highway 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.8 miles from Ozaukee County, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.15 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 21 significant decision points across 237.6 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 2.7 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ozaukee County, WI and Eau Claire, WI, road signs point toward Portage and Saint Paul.
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