Origin
Prescott, WI
Late night in Prescott on Saturday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Prescott, 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 39m
Distance
81.3 mi
131 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prescott, WI
Tom Fisk
Eau Claire, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prescott, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, County Road F, County Highway F for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.5 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Prescott, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 81.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and County Road F. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.5 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 21 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 56.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Road F. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in.
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 81.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 16.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward Eau Claire, Madison
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
6
73.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chipp...
4
73.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
78.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
CTH F / Jeffers Road
Turn right onto CTH F / Jeffers Road
Navigation decision point
5
80.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
Bellinger Street
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Prescott, WI and Eau Claire, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Cth Ee: Eau Claire and Chippawa Falls.
Madison
16.6 mi in
|
~24m
Cth Ee: Eau Claire
73.5 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Chippawa Falls
73.5 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 56.5 mi | 1h |
| County Road F | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| County Highway F | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| North Crossing | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Carmichael Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 29 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 10 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 56.5 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on WI 35
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Continue on US 10; WI 35
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 10
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto WI 29; WI 35; CTH F
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 29
4
Turn left onto CTH F
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road F
5
Continue on CTH F
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway F
6
Continue on CTH F
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Carmichael Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 94; US 12; WI 35
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 94; US 12; WI 35
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 59
Toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
10
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn straight onto WI 312; CTH EE
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Crossing
12
Turn right onto CTH F
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffers Road
13
Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Truax Boulevard
14
Continue on 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
15
Continue on Platt Street
506 ft
·
12 sec
·
Platt Street
16
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bellinger Street
17
Turn left onto West Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison Street
18
Turn slight right
303 ft
·
8 sec
19
Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Farwell Street
20
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
East Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
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 40.7 miles from Prescott, WI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.5 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 50m 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 21m
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 Prescott, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Prescott, WI
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Prescott, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 56.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Prescott, WI · 50m 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 40.7 miles from Prescott, 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
$12.71 one way
$25.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.96 | $27.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
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: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Partly Cloudy
WNW 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
43°F
Woodville, 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
15 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
1h 39m 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 Prescott, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, County Road F, County Highway F. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Prescott, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 16.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Prescott, WI and Eau Claire, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Cth Ee: Eau Claire and Chippawa Falls.
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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