Road Trips from Eau Claire, WI
Looking for a straightforward drive from Eau Claire? You've got options mostly within a half-day's reach, all on flat terrain with a consistent drive score. Several routes offer access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail for a quick dose of nature. If you're aiming for the furthest points, they push towards the 5-hour mark, making them longer day trips or requiring an overnight stay.
Total Routes
59
Shortest
2.7h
With Parks Nearby
52
Full-day getaway
25 total in this range
Cross Plains, WI
3h 16m167.6 mi one way
This 3.3-hour drive is one of the closer options to Cross Plains, featuring mostly highway miles and flat terrain. It also provides access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, similar to many other routes from Eau Claire.
Monona, WI
3h 20m180.1 mi one way
At 3.3 hours, this trip to Monona is comparable in time to Cross Plains and Poynette. It’s a mostly highway route across flat terrain, and you can access the Ice Age National Scenic Trail nearby.
Poynette, WI
2h 54m156.3 mi one way
Clocking in at 2.9 hours, Poynette is one of the shortest drives. The route is primarily highway with flat terrain, and like several other destinations, it offers proximity to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Seymour, WI
3h 39m184.6 mi one way
This 3.7-hour trip to Seymour is the only option listed that doesn't specifically mention nearby access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. It’s a mostly highway drive over flat land.
Dayton, WI
3h 55m194.2 mi one way
A 3.9-hour drive gets you to Dayton. This mostly highway route traverses flat terrain and includes access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Weekend trip
34 total in this range
Bohners Lake, WI
4h 54m256.6 mi one way
This 4.9-hour drive to Bohners Lake is one of the longer trips, covering 256.6 miles. The route is mostly highway with flat terrain, and access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is available.
Hebron, WI
4h 4m213.2 mi one way
Hebron is a 4.1-hour drive away, covering 213.2 miles. Expect a mostly highway route with flat terrain, and you'll have access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Pell Lake, WI
4h 47m254.4 mi one way
This 4.8-hour trip to Pell Lake is among the longest options, covering 254.4 miles. The drive is mostly highway with flat terrain, and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is accessible nearby.
LeRoy, WI
4h 1m200.2 mi one way
LeRoy is a 4-hour drive from Eau Claire, covering 200.2 miles. This route features mostly highway driving across flat terrain, and you can access the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Silver Lake, WI
5h264 mi one way
At 5 hours and 264 miles, Silver Lake is the furthest destination. This mostly highway drive over flat terrain also provides access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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Cross Plains, WI
3h 16m167.6 mi one way
Bohners Lake, WI
4h 54m256.6 mi one way
Monona, WI
3h 20m180.1 mi one way
Poynette, WI
2h 54m156.3 mi one way
Newburg, WI
4h 42m228.3 mi one way
Lake Geneva, WI
4h 38m244.5 mi one way
West Bend, WI
4h 30m221.2 mi one way
Delafield, WI
4h 1m220.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The flat terrain and nearby Ice Age National Scenic Trail make these destinations suitable for spring outings, assuming trail conditions are favorable.
Summer
Summer offers a good window for exploring the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, accessible from many of these mostly highway, flat drives.
Fall
Flat terrain and nearby hiking opportunities at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail present good options for fall color viewing.
Winter
With consistently flat terrain across these mostly highway routes, winter driving should be manageable, though trail access may vary.
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