How far is Dodgeville, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Dodgeville, WI to Racine, WI is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
151.06 mi
02h 31m
Flight
120.01 mi
193.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.01 mi
Kilometers
193.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.06 mi
Kilometers
243.1 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM CDT
Return by in Dodgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodgeville
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dodgeville
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
Aztalan
WI

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

From Dodgeville
75.5 mi
01h 15m
To Racine
75.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Iowa Street

    85 m · 5 sec · North Iowa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1302 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 23

  3. 3

    Continue on North Bequette Street

    2880 ft · 49 sec · North Bequette Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dodgeville Expressway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

    45 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1699 ft · 26 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    38.2 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  23. 23

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodgeville 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
7 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
63.8 mi · 42%
Dodgeville Expressway
39.6 mi · 26%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 8%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 6%
West Beltline Highway
8.75 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

63.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aztalan
01h 15m from Dodgeville
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dodgeville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Aztalan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Dodgeville and 75.6 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dodgeville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Aztalan

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

37 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

43 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dodgeville and Racine. Straight-line distance: 120.01 mi (193.13 km).

Dodgeville

#1 Dodgeville

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin

Population1,604
Coordinates42.9602700, -90.1301200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: North Iowa Street (-90.130392, 42.960271)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.18 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.36 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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 Dodgeville and Racine. The current time is 21:12:02.

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.