How far is Augusta, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Augusta, WI to Racine, WI is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.19 mi
04h 09m
Flight
214.47 mi
345.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.47 mi
Kilometers
345.16 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.19 mi
Kilometers
417.13 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Augusta
129.5 mi
02h 04m
To Racine
129.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G

    60 m · 7 sec · County Highway G

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway R

    6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road R

    2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left

    1527 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Racine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
151 mi · 58%
I 94
64.2 mi · 25%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 5%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 3%
County Highway R
6.76 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
214.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
02h 04m from Augusta
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Racine?

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.5 miles from Augusta and 129.7 miles from Racine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Portage, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portage.

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Racine. Straight-line distance: 214.47 mi (345.16 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population1,517
Coordinates44.6802400, -91.1198800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway G (-91.119942, 44.680248)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.01
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.50 $69.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.83
Premium $4.65 $42.58 $85.17
Diesel $5.30 $48.53 $97.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Racine. The current time is 06:58:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.