How far is Glenwood City, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Glenwood City, WI to Racine, WI is about 317.8 miles (511.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
317.79 mi
05h 00m
Flight
271.49 mi
436.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.49 mi
Kilometers
436.92 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.79 mi
Kilometers
511.44 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood City
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood City
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Glenwood City
158.8 mi
02h 30m
To Racine
159 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood City and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    14 m · 6 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    1227 ft · 24 sec · West Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 128

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 128

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 128

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128

    147 m · 10 sec · State Highway 128

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  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 Glenwood City and Racine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 128
220 mi · 69%
I 94
64.2 mi · 20%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 4%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 128

Merge slight left

210 mi · 03h 45m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
271.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 30m from Glenwood City
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood City 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 Glenwood City to Racine?

The road trip is about 317.8 miles (511.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Glenwood City and 159 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.27 one way or $84.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood City and Racine. Straight-line distance: 271.49 mi (436.92 km).

Glenwood City

#1 Glenwood City

City in St.

Population1,201
Coordinates45.0585700, -92.1724100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 128 (-92.172407, 45.058686)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.21 gal
42.45 L · about $42.27
Round trip
$84.55
22.42 gal · 84.9 L
Estimated CO2
99.6 kg one way
Round trip: 199.2 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.27 $84.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.68 $95.35
Premium $4.65 $52.17 $104.34
Diesel $5.30 $59.46 $118.92

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 Glenwood City and Racine. The current time is 00:05:55.

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.