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Trip from Eau Claire, WI to North Hudson, 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 22m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin, United States, that is the county seat of Eau Claire County

Eau Claire, WI

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Downtown North Hudson, WI, WI

North Hudson, WI

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Trip Overview

Eau Claire, WI to North Hudson, WI is 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m via I 94, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and Wisconsin for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points. You won't encounter significant deviations or complex navigation, so it's a good choice for a simple, no-fuss journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 58 mi 1h 2m
North Crossing 4 mi 6m
Second Street South 1.7 mi 4m
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
South Farwell Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 58 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and North Hudson, 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

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 94
Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 1 Toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on WI 35

1.7 mi · 4 min · Second Street South
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on WI 35

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Sixth Street North
15

Turn right onto St Croix St North

55 ft · 2 sec · St Croix St North
16

Arrive at destination

St Croix St North

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Boyceville, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boyceville, WI

34 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

Tainter Lake, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spring Valley, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 67.8 — 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

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

5
7.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
5
67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | St Croix St North

Turn right onto St Croix St North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.60 one way

$21.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.64 $23.28
premium $4.89 $13.05 $26.09
diesel $5.61 $14.97 $29.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.12 $3.25
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Eau Claire, WI

Late night in Eau Claire on Sunday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

30°F

Partly Cloudy

W 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:28PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:28PM CDT until April 20 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

North Hudson, WI

Late night in North Hudson on Sunday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

16 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 22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 94. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 58 miles on I 94, which means consistent speed and minimal traffic lights. While predominantly interstate, the route includes segments on North Crossing and Second Street South, offering a brief change of pace as you near your destination. Expect a smooth, relatively fast journey with a clear path for most of the drive.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and North Crossing. 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 22m 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 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 1.1 miles (Platt Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Hudson, 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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