Origin
Port Washington, WI
Afternoon in Port Washington on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Washington, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
237.3 mi
382 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eau Claire, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Washington, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 237.3 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Grand Avenue, Highway 33, East Green Bay Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.04 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
118.7 miles from Port Washington, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 237.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Grand Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Washington, WI to Eau Claire, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 33 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Green Bay Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Dekora Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Grand Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on South Webster Street
105 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Webster Street
2
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Grand Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
4
Exit the roundabout onto West Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
5
Continue on State Highway 33
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Highway 33
6
Continue on East Green Bay Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
8
Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
10
Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Green Bay Avenue
11
Turn slight right onto West Dekora Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dekora Street
12
Continue on State Highway 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 33
14
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 33
15
Continue on East Washington Street
5.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East Washington Street
16
Continue on State Highway 33
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
17
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on State Highway 33
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 33
20
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 33
21
Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
22
Turn left onto Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Vine Street
23
Continue on Barstow Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barstow Street
24
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Washington Street
26
Continue on State Highway 33
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 33
27
Continue on Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Park Avenue
28
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
29
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
31
Keep slight right
240 ft
·
6 sec
32
Turn straight onto James Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
James Street
33
Continue on State Highway 16
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 16
34
Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
35
Continue on East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wisconsin Street
36
Turn left onto West Cook Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cook Street
37
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
38
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
39
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
40
Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
41
Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
42
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
43
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 53 Business: Hastings Way
44
Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brackett Avenue
45
Continue on Harding Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harding Avenue
46
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
47
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Farwell Street
48
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
49
Arrive at your destination
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 118.7 miles from Port Washington, WI, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.7 miles or 2h 5m 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 26m
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 Port Washington, 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 Port Washington, WI
This is one driving day of about 237.3 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Washington, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.7 mi from Port Washington, WI · 2h 5m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.7 miles from Port Washington, 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.
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
$36.04 one way
$72.09 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.73 | $79.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.80 | $89.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.72 | $105.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.92 | $11.39 |
| Efficient EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.76 | $9.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.22 | $15.19 |
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
Afternoon in Eau Claire on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°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
7 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 11m 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 Port Washington, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 237.3 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Grand Avenue, Highway 33, East Green Bay Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.7 miles from Port Washington, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.04 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 straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Washington, WI to Eau Claire, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Washington, WI to Eau Claire, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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