Origin
Pound, WI
Morning in Pound on Thursday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pound, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
204.6 mi
329 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pound, WI
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Eau Claire, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pound, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 204.6 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 29, State Highway 29, State Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.1 miles on WI 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.99 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
102.3 miles from Pound, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 204.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 21m highway drive covering 204.6 miles, with most of the trip on WI 29 and State Highway 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.1 miles on WI 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 29 and State Highway 29. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 141 Business.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 204.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 141 Business): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.1 miles (North Union Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 141 Business
Turn left onto US 141 Business toward US 141
Navigation decision point
Toward US 141
5
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
North Union Street
Turn left onto North Union Street
Navigation decision point
7
105.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
WI 29
Take the exit onto WI 29 toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
7
201.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
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 Pound, WI to Eau Claire, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Chippewa Falls along the way.
Chippewa Falls
105.1 mi in
|
~2h 23m
|
via WI 29
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 29 | 90.1 mi | 1h 43m |
| State Highway 29 | 36.8 mi | 42m |
| State Highway 22 | 24 mi | 38m |
| Ringle Avenue | 18 mi | 20m |
| US 141 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| US 53 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| State Hwy 22 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| US 141 Business | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
WI 29
— 90.1 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on CTH Q
28 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road Q
2
Turn right onto CTH CP; US 141 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
21st Road
3
Continue on CTH CP; US 141 BUS
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road CP
4
Continue on CTH B; US 141 BUS
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road B
5
Turn left onto US 141 Business
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 141 Business
Toward US 141
6
Continue on US 141; CTH M
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 141; CTH M
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
8
Turn right onto WI 22
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 22
9
Continue on WI 22
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Hwy 22
10
Turn right onto East Highland Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highland Drive
11
Turn right onto WI 22
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on WI 22
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 22
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 22; WI 32
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 22
14
Continue on WI 22; WI 32
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
15
Continue on WI 22
258 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 22
16
Continue on WI 22
493 ft
·
8 sec
·
North McKenzie Avenue
17
Continue on WI 22
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North McKenzie Street
18
Continue on WI 22
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Continue on WI 22
16 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 22
20
Continue on WI 22; WI 47; WI 55; WI 29 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Green Bay Street
21
Turn right onto North Ellis Street
323 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Ellis Street
22
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
East 5th Street
23
Turn left onto North Union Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Union Street
24
Turn right onto WI 22; WI 47; WI 55; WI 29 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Bay Street
25
Continue on CTH MMM; WI 29 Business
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road MMM
26
Turn right onto WI 29
37 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 29
27
Continue on WI 29
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Ringle Avenue
28
Take the exit onto WI 29
90 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
WI 29
Toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
30
Merge onto US 53
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 53
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward River Prairie Drive
32
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Prairie Drive
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Street
35
Continue on Germania Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Germania Street
36
Continue on East Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Madison Street
37
Turn left onto North Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Farwell Street
38
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
39
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 102.3 miles from Pound, WI, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.1 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 45 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 2h 20m 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 35m
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 Pound, 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 Pound, WI
This is one driving day of about 204.6 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Pound, 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 WI 29 for about 90.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.3 mi from Pound, WI · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.3 miles from Pound, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WI 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.1 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
$31.99 one way
$63.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.17 | $90.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.48 | $9.82 |
| Efficient EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.90 | $8.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.64 | $13.09 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Morning in Eau Claire on Thursday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Marathon, WI
102 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
26 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 21m 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 Pound, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 204.6 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 29, State Highway 29, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.3 miles from Pound, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.99 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 204.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 141 Business): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.1 miles (North Union Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Pound, WI to Eau Claire, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Chippewa Falls along the way.
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