Cloverland to Eau Claire is 148.8 miles and takes about 3 hours via US 53, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region and offering a straightforward trip. Given its manageable distance and primarily highway profile, it's a good option for a single-day drive. You can expect a fairly direct path with minimal complications, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
74.4 miles from Cloverland, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 53
126.9 mi
2h 23m
County Road D
5.5 mi
9m
County Road F
4 mi
7m
Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
5m
State Highway 13
3.7 mi
5m
Birch Street
1.5 mi
2m
County Road B
1.4 mi
2m
River Prairie Drive
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 126.9 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverland, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on Jack Pine Drive
46 ft·4 sec·Jack Pine Drive
2
Turn right onto WI 13
3.7 mi·5 min·State Highway 13
3
Turn left onto CTH F
4.0 mi·7 min·County Road F
4
Turn right onto US 2
3.8 mi·5 min·Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Poplar Drive
310 ft·7 sec·Poplar Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Elm Road
0.2 mi·37 sec·Elm Road
7
Turn left onto CTH D
5.5 mi·9 min·County Road D
8
At end of road, turn right onto CTH B
1.4 mi·2 min·County Road B
9
Take the ramp
213 ft·6 sec
10
Merge onto US 53
0.3 mi·22 sec·US 53
11
Take the exit
183 ft·5 sec
12
Merge onto US 53
47 mi·54 min·US 53
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 53
80 mi·1 hr 29 min·US 53
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward River Prairie Drive
15
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft·6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·River Prairie Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Birch Street
18
Continue on Germania Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Germania Street
19
Continue on East Madison Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East Madison Street
20
Turn left onto North Farwell Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·North Farwell Street
21
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft·1 sec·East Grand Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
East Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time of around 3 hours, this is a perfect one-day trip, so leaving anytime in the morning should work well. The longest stretch is over 120 miles on US 53, so plan your fuel stop before you get too low, especially since there's only one recommended stop along the way. You'll be spending most of your time on US 53, so keep an eye out for exit numbers to gauge your progress. The final portion of the drive will shift to county roads, so be prepared for a slight change in speed and road conditions.
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 74.4 miles from Cloverland, WI, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.9 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 34m 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 28m
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 Cloverland, 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 Cloverland, WI
This is one driving day of about 148.8 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Cloverland, 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 US 53 for about 126.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 145.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.8 mi into trip|~12m in|US 2 / Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 2 / Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.6 mi into trip|~17m in|Poplar Drive
Turn left onto Poplar Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip|~31m in|US 53
Merge onto US 53
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
66 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|US 53
Keep slight left at fork onto US 53
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
145.9 mi into trip|~2h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.07 one way
$46.14 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$25.30
$50.59
premium
$4.93
$28.87
$57.74
diesel
$5.60
$32.80
$65.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.6
0
$15.62
$7.14
Efficient EV
37.2
0
$13.02
$5.95
EV Truck/SUV
59.5
0
$20.83
$9.52
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Cloverland, WI
Night
in Cloverland on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eau Claire, WI
Night
in Eau Claire on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
4 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely on highways, with 88% of the 148.8 miles on high-speed roads like US 53. You'll experience a long stretch of 126.9 miles on US 53, suggesting a consistent cruising experience for most of the trip. County Road D and County Road F will make up the remaining 21.9 miles, transitioning you to more local roads as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.9 mi on US 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and County Road D. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near US 2 / Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 148.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (US 2 / Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (Poplar Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (US 53): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 148.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 126.9 miles on US 53. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eau Claire, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (US 2 / Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (Poplar Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (US 53): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Eau Claire, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
