Eau Claire to Greenville is 176.1 miles and takes about 3 hours 49 minutes via South Farwell Street, Washington Street, and Harding Avenue, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a drive that relies entirely on surface roads, offering a more local feel than interstate travel. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
88 miles from Eau Claire, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 10
82 mi
1h 46m
US 10
49.5 mi
59m
I 94
16.7 mi
17m
Wisconsin Avenue
9 mi
13m
State Road 96
4.9 mi
7m
South Hastings Way
2.3 mi
2m
West Division Street
2.1 mi
3m
Municipal Drive
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 10
— 82 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-39
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,424 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,858
Quietest
1 AM
~56 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Greenville, WI.
1
Start on East Grand Avenue
35 ft·5 sec·East Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Farwell Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Farwell Street
3
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Washington Street
4
Continue on Harding Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Harding Avenue
5
Continue on Brackett Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Brackett Avenue
6
Turn slight right
515 ft·18 sec
7
Turn straight onto US 53 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·Hastings Way
8
Take the ramp onto US 53 Business
2.3 mi·2 min·South Hastings Way
9
Turn straight onto US 53
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
10
Enter roundabout onto US 53
378 ft·5 sec·US 53
11
Continue on US 53
441 ft·8 sec·US 53
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 94
17 mi·17 min·I 94
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 88Toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
15
Keep slight left at fork
201 ft·6 sec
16
Turn left onto US 10
0.8 mi·1 min·10th Street
17
Continue on US 10
31 mi·41 min·US Highway 10
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 10
2.1 mi·3 min·West Division Street
19
Continue on US 10
21 mi·28 min·US Highway 10
20
Enter roundabout onto US 10
287 ft·16 sec·US Highway 10
21
Continue on US 10
1.8 mi·2 min·US Highway 10
22
Enter roundabout
15 ft·0 sec
23
Continue
399 ft·7 sec
24
Continue on US 10
28 mi·33 min·US Highway 10
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
7.4 mi·8 min·US 10
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
26
Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66
0.4 mi·57 sec·US 10; WI 66
Exit 158Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
42 mi·50 min·US 10
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward WI 96, WI 110, CTH II: Fremont
29
Turn left onto WI 96; WI 110
0.5 mi·57 sec·State Highway 110
30
At end of road, turn right onto WI 96
3.9 mi·5 min·State Road 96
31
Continue on WI 96
1.8 mi·2 min·State Highway 96
32
Enter roundabout onto WI 96
132 ft·7 sec·Wisconsin Avenue
Toward WIS 96 East: Appleton
33
Continue on WI 96
2.3 mi·3 min·Wisconsin Avenue
Toward WIS 96 East: Appleton
34
Continue on WI 96
1.1 mi·2 min·State Road 96
35
Continue on WI 96
6.7 mi·9 min·Wisconsin Avenue
36
Turn left onto WI 76
1.0 mi·1 min·Municipal Drive
Use the left lane.
37
Enter roundabout onto WI 76
125 ft·2 sec·Municipal Drive
38
Continue on WI 76
0.8 mi·1 min·Municipal Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
39
Turn right onto WI 15
0.1 mi·41 sec·Greenville Drive
40
Continue on WI 15
462 ft·8 sec·Greenville Drive
41
Arrive at destination
WI 15
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 49 minute estimated drive time, leaving Eau Claire in the morning will allow you to reach Greenville with plenty of daylight to spare. Since the entire route is on surface roads and covers 176.1 miles, plan for a steady pace with potential delays at intersections. With a fuel cost estimate of $28, be sure to fill up before you leave Eau Claire or at your single recommended stop to avoid unexpected price differences. The flexibility of a shorter, non-highway route means you can easily adjust your departure time or stop duration as needed.
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 88 miles from Eau Claire, WI, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 39 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire, WI
This is one driving day of about 176.1 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Eau Claire, 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 Highway 10 for about 82 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 115.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in|US 53
Enter roundabout onto US 53
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22.8 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 88
Toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild
6
108.1 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Ste...
6
115.5 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|US 10; WI 66
Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66 toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 158
Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, W...
6
115.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.38 one way
$58.75 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$32.05
$64.10
premium
$5.25
$36.42
$72.84
diesel
$6.28
$43.51
$87.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.8
0
$18.49
$8.45
Efficient EV
44
0
$15.41
$7.04
EV Truck/SUV
70.4
0
$24.65
$11.27
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Late night
in Eau Claire on Friday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Greenville, WI
Late night
in Greenville on Friday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Stockton, WI
88 mi in
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
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
3h 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 almost entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the full 176.1 miles navigating local streets and avenues, including segments of South Farwell Street, Washington Street, and Harding Avenue. Since there's no highway component, anticipate a consistent pace without the rapid acceleration and deceleration often found on interstates. The longest stretch without a break is not specified, but given the total duration, you can expect frequent intersections and town crossings.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82 mi on US Highway 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 10 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 53.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 176.1 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 5.4 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.1 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,280 ft789 ft
Total Climb
628 ft
Total Descent
599 ft
Highest Point
1,280 ft
~62.9 mi in
Elevation Range
491 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eau Claire, WI and Greenville, WI, road signs point toward Fairchild, Waupaca, Appleton, Cth Ii: Fremont and Wis 96 East: Appleton.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 176.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82 miles on US Highway 10. 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 Greenville, 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 5.4 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.1 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenville, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
