How far is Dover, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Dover, WI to Racine, WI is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.91 mi
04h 47m
Flight
235.79 mi
379.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.79 mi
Kilometers
379.46 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.91 mi
Kilometers
463.35 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T20:18
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Weyauwega
WI

City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Dover
145.2 mi
02h 23m
To Racine
142.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martins Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Martins Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road D

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road D

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road D

    7.5 mi · 18 min · County Road D

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road D

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road D

  5. 5

    Turn left

    22.3 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  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 Dover 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 31%
County Road D
59.3 mi · 21%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 18%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 10%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 4%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 37m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
235.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weyauwega
02h 23m from Dover
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover 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 Dover to Racine?

The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Weyauwega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Dover and 142.7 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weyauwega

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

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

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Waupaca, Wisconsin

15 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
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Appleton, Wisconsin

42 mi away
100 East Washington St.
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Oshkosh, WI

45 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

46 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Racine. Straight-line distance: 235.79 mi (379.46 km).

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#1 Dover

Unincorporated community in Price County, Wisconsin

Population4,265
Coordinates45.6716200, -90.1876500
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Martins Drive (-90.187646, 45.671476)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.46 L · about $38.31
Round trip
$76.63
20.32 gal · 76.92 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.31 $76.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.21 $86.42
Premium $4.65 $47.28 $94.57
Diesel $5.30 $53.89 $107.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Racine. The current time is 20:18:52.

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.