Eau Claire to Faribault: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.2 miles 151.6 km · straight line
117.7 miles estimated 189.5 km · driving distance
2h 22min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Eau Claire from Faribault?

The distance from Eau Claire to Faribault is 94.2 miles (151.6 km) as the crow flies. Faribault is located WSW of Eau Claire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 117.7 miles, taking about 2h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Eau Claire in Wisconsin and Faribault in Minnesota.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Eau Claire and Faribault. 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 Eau Claire to Faribault

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 22min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 50min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 15min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Eau Claire & Faribault

Quick Facts

Eau Claire
44.81°N, 91.50°W
America/Chicago
240m elevation
Faribault
44.30°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
303m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 264.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients