Origin
Redgranite, WI
Afternoon in Redgranite on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redgranite, 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
3h 18m
Distance
152.4 mi
245 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redgranite, WI
Engin Akyurt
Eau Claire, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redgranite, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 152.4 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, State Highway 21, East Follett Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.83 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.2 miles from Redgranite, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 72 mi | 1h 17m |
| State Highway 21 | 31.2 mi | 43m |
| East Follett Drive | 28.9 mi | 40m |
| East 3rd Street | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| South Hastings Way | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US 53 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Division Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Bannerman Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 72 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redgranite, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on Main Street
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto WI 21; CTH E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bannerman Avenue
3
Continue on WI 21; CTH EE
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 21
4
Continue on WI 21; WI 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto East Division Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Division Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto South Fair Street
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Fair Street
7
Turn right onto West Division Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Division Street
8
Continue on WI 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 21
9
Continue on WI 21
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Wautoma Road
10
Continue on WI 21
29 mi
·
40 min
·
East Follett Drive
11
Continue on WI 21
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 3rd Street
12
Continue on WI 21; CTH H
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 21
13
Continue on WI 21
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 94
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 94
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
18
Merge onto US 53
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 53
19
Take the exit onto US 53 Business
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hastings Way
Toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way
20
Turn left onto Brackett Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brackett Avenue
21
Continue on Harding Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harding Avenue
22
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street
23
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Farwell Street
24
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
25
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 76.2 miles from Redgranite, WI, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 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 34 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eau Claire, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Redgranite, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Redgranite, WI
This is one driving day of about 152.4 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Redgranite, 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 72 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.2 miles from Redgranite, 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 72 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 147.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Fair Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Fair Street
Navigation decision point
6
74.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
147 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
6
147.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.83 one way
$47.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.16 | $52.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.7 | 0 | $16.00 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.34 | $9.75 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Eau Claire on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
22 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
3h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 26.3
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 152.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and State Highway 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 72 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 25 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 72 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 21. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near South Fair Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 152.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.2 miles (South Fair Street): Navigation decision point; at 74.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 152.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Redgranite, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 152.4 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, State Highway 21, East Follett Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.2 miles from Redgranite, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.83 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.2 miles (South Fair Street): Navigation decision point; at 74.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Redgranite, WI to Eau Claire, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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