How far is Eagle River, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Eagle River, WI to Racine, WI is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Racine.
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Start on East Spruce Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Spruce Street
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Turn right onto North Silver Lake Road
782 ft · 34 sec · North Silver Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Wall Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
8.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 45
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Turn left onto Superior Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Superior Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
16.4 mi · 23 min · US Highway 45
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
30.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Century Avenue
1337 ft · 28 sec · Century Avenue
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Turn left onto Clermont Street
2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 10th Avenue
152 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Superior Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Superior Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45
17.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on East Prospect Avenue
7.6 mi · 11 min · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
1682 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
22 m · 4 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle River and Racine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagle River and Sunny near Racine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Racine?
The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from Eagle River and 134.6 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232 miles (373.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle River and Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near Dale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Racine. Straight-line distance: 232 mi (373.37 km).
#1 Eagle River
City in and county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 45.9171800, -89.2443000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.82 | $71.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.40 | $80.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.39 | $100.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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