Origin
Edson, WI
Late night in Edson on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edson, WI to Eau Claire, 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
38m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edson, WI
Tom Fisk
Eau Claire, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Edson to Eau Claire is 30.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes via State Highway 29 and US 53, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Wisconsin's Midwest region. It's a practical option for connecting two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two locations with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 29 | 19.5 mi | 21m |
| US 53 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| County Highway MM | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Birch Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| River Prairie Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 300th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Farwell Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 29
— 19.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edson, WI and Eau Claire, WI.
1
Start on CTH D; CTH V
97 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Highway D
2
Turn right onto CTH MM
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway MM
3
Turn right onto 300th Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
300th Street
4
Turn left onto WI 29
20 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 29
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
6
Merge onto US 53
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 53
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward River Prairie Drive
8
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto River Prairie Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Prairie Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Birch Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Street
11
Continue on Germania Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Germania Street
12
Continue on East Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Madison Street
13
Turn left onto North Farwell Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Farwell Street
14
Turn right onto East Grand Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH MM / County Highway MM
Turn right onto CTH MM / County Highway MM
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
300th Street
Turn right onto 300th Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
4
27.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward River Prairie Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward River Prairie Drive
7
28 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Eau Claire, WI
Late night in Eau Claire on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
8 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
38m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 82% of this 30.9-mile trip. You'll primarily be on State Highway 29 and US 53, which offer a consistent cruising experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.5 miles on State Highway 29. This route is designed for efficient travel, so you won't find many abrupt changes in road character.
82% 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: 19.5 mi on State Highway 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 29 and US 53. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH MM / County Highway MM.
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 30.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CTH MM / County Highway MM): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (300th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 38m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on State Highway 29. 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: near the start (CTH MM / County Highway MM): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (300th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eau Claire, 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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