Origin
Eau Claire, WI
Morning in Eau Claire on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eau Claire, WI to Woodville, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Trip Overview
Eau Claire to Woodville is 43.7 miles and takes about 55 minutes via I 94, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a simple point-to-point excursion. You'll find this route is a practical choice if you're looking for a quick transfer between locations without much complication.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 34.1 mi | 36m |
| North Crossing | 4 mi | 6m |
| 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Highway B | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jeffers Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Truax Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire, WI and Woodville, 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
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 94
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CTH B: Woodville
13
Keep slight right at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn right onto CTH B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway B
15
Continue on CTH B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southside Drive
16
Continue on CTH B
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
17
Arrive at destination
CTH B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 41.9 — 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
5
41.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Woodville, WI
Morning in Woodville on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
55m 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 drive is primarily highway, with 78% of the 43.7 miles on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 34.1 miles on I 94 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip, with the final section involving more local traffic and intersections as you approach Woodville.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and North Crossing. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Eau Claire, WI
Full guide →Eau Claire (pronounced: O'Clare, French for clear water) is a city of about 62,000 in Northwest Wisconsin.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 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 Woodville, 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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