How far is Brussels, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Brussels, WI to Racine, WI is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.39 mi
02h 45m
Flight
139.11 mi
223.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.11 mi
Kilometers
223.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.39 mi
Kilometers
256.52 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, May 30, 5:49 PM CDT
Return by in Brussels
Sat, May 30, 8:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brussels
2026-05-30T15:04
Arrive Racine
Sat, May 30, 5:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brussels
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mosel
WI

Human settlement in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Brussels
84.8 mi
01h 22m
To Racine
74.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road C

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road C

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    25 mi · 28 min · State Highway 57

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    118.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
119 mi · 75%
State Highway 57
25 mi · 16%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 8%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 6%
County Road C
1.29 mi · 1%
State Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mosel
01h 22m from Brussels
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brussels and Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mosel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Brussels and 74.7 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brussels and Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Mosel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mosel, 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 Mosel.

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

7 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

31 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

57 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

68 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brussels and Racine. Straight-line distance: 139.11 mi (223.88 km).

Brussels

#1 Brussels

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

Population1,115
Coordinates44.7361100, -87.6209300
Altitude233
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 Road C (-87.620967, 44.73611)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.29 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.24 gal · 42.58 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.65 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.30 $29.81 $59.62

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brussels and Racine. The current time is 15:04:48.

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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.