How far is Exeter, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Exeter, WI to Racine, WI is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
101.24 mi
02h 10m
Flight
91.43 mi
147.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.43 mi
Kilometers
147.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.24 mi
Kilometers
162.93 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Whitewater
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Exeter
51.7 mi
01h 05m
To Racine
49.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°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 Exeter and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tunnel Road

    8 m · 7 sec · Tunnel Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Exeter Crossing Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Exeter Crossing Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway CC

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway CC

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway C

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway C

  5. 5

    Continue on County HIghway C

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County HIghway C

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Highway C

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 104

    912 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 104

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  9. 9

    Continue on North 4th street

    2360 ft · 1 min · North 4th street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 14

    15 mi · 21 min · US Highway 14

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    107 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Milton Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59, CTH M: Whitewater, Milton

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 59

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  24. 24

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  26. 26

    Continue on High Drive

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter 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
44 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
0 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
16.9 mi · 17%
US Highway 14
15 mi · 15%
County Highway C
13.8 mi · 14%
State Highway 59
10.7 mi · 11%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 9%
Washington Avenue
7.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Continue on US Highway 14

15 mi · 00h 21m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitewater
01h 05m from Exeter
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Exeter 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 Exeter to Racine?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Whitewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Exeter and 49.6 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitewater

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

25 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

53 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

61 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Racine. Straight-line distance: 91.43 mi (147.15 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.7905600, -89.5831800
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Tunnel Road (-89.583177, 42.79056)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 Exeter and Racine. The current time is 21:57:35.

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.