Buffalo, New York to Eau Claire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

642.1 miles 1033.3 km · straight line
770.5 miles estimated 1240 km · driving distance
15h 30min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Eau Claire?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Eau Claire is 642.1 miles (1033.3 km) as the crow flies. Eau Claire is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.5 miles, taking about 15h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Eau Claire in Wisconsin.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Eau Claire. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo, New York to Eau Claire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 30min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 36min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 9min $92–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Eau Claire

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Eau Claire
44.81°N, 91.50°W
America/Chicago
240m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients