Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Night in Eau Claire on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Ellsworth, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eau Claire, WI
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Ellsworth, WI
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Trip Overview
Eau Claire, WI to Ellsworth, WI is 66 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I-94 and US-63, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip connecting two points within Wisconsin's Midwest region. You'll primarily be on interstate and highway, making it a quick journey without significant detours. Given the short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a same-day excursion or a relaxed leg of a longer Midwest adventure. Plan for a smooth ride with minimal complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 38.7 mi | 41m |
| US 63 | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| 10th Avenue | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| North Crossing | 4 mi | 6m |
| 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jeffers Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Truax Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 38.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Ellsworth, WI.
1
Start on East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Farwell Street
3
Turn left onto East Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Madison Street
4
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bellinger Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Platt Street
490 ft
·
9 sec
·
Platt Street
6
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
7
Turn left onto Truax Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Truax Boulevard
8
Turn right onto CTH F
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffers Road
9
Turn left onto WI 312
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Crossing
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-94_East
11
Merge onto I 94
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 94
12
Take the exit onto Exit 19
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Exit 19
Exit 19
Toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
10th Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto US 63
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 63
15
Arrive at destination
US 10; US 63
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Eau Claire, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 0.4 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Madison Street
Turn left onto East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bellinger Street
Turn right onto Bellinger Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Platt Street
At end of road, turn left onto Platt Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WI 312 / North Crossing
Turn left onto WI 312 / North Crossing
Navigation decision point
6
46.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Exit 19
Take the exit onto Exit 19 toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Ellsworth, WI
Night in Ellsworth on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your journey on faster roads like I-94. Expect a good portion of the 66 miles to feel like a typical interstate cruise, offering consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 38.7 miles on I-94, allowing for a period of steady travel. While the majority is highway, you'll transition onto US-63 and then 10th Avenue, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. Overall, it's a practical drive built for efficiency.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bellinger Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bellinger Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ellsworth, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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