Origin
Star Prairie, WI
Late night in Star Prairie on Monday
Local time
2:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Star Prairie, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
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6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Star Prairie, WI
Andrei Nigrin
Eau Claire, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Star Prairie, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Highway 65, WIS 64 EAST for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.97 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Star Prairie, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 72.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Star Prairie, WI to Eau Claire, WI is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Star Prairie, WI to Eau Claire, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WIS 64 EAST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Highway T | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Davis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star Prairie, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on Bridge Avenue
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 65
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
4
Turn slight left onto WIS 64 EAST
479 ft
·
22 sec
·
WIS 64 EAST
5
Turn left onto State Highway 64
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
6
Turn right onto County Highway T
10 mi
·
13 min
·
County Highway T
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto US-12
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
US-12
8
Continue on Davis Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Davis Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Highway T
10
Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
486 ft
·
28 sec
·
County Highway T
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
12
Exit the roundabout onto I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
13
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls
15
Keep slight right
482 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn straight onto North Crossing
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Crossing
17
Turn right onto Jeffers Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffers Road
18
Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Truax Boulevard
19
Continue on 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
20
Continue on Platt Street
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
Platt Street
21
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bellinger Street
22
Turn left onto West Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison Street
23
Turn slight right
302 ft
·
9 sec
24
Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Farwell Street
25
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
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 36.1 miles from Star Prairie, WI, or about 39m 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 72.2 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 39m 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 6m
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 Star Prairie, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Star Prairie, WI
This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Star Prairie, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Star Prairie, WI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Star Prairie, 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
$10.97 one way
$21.93 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Monday
Local time
2:19 AM
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
2 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
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Star Prairie, WI to Eau Claire, WI covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Highway 65, WIS 64 EAST. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Star Prairie, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.97 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.
The drive from Star Prairie, WI to Eau Claire, WI is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Star Prairie, WI to Eau Claire, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Star Prairie, WI to Eau Claire, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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