How far is Grantsburg, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Grantsburg, WI to Racine, WI is about 384.8 miles (619.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grantsburg and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsburg and Racine.
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Start on West Wisconsin Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road F
1334 ft · 34 sec · County Road F
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 35
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 70
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 70
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on West Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 70
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Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
1986 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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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 Grantsburg and Racine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Grantsburg and Chance 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 Grantsburg to Racine?
The road trip is about 384.8 miles (619.3 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.3 miles from Grantsburg and 189.5 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.21 one way or $102.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Grantsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near Tomah
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 Tomah.
Tomah
La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grantsburg and Racine. Straight-line distance: 321.17 mi (516.87 km).
#1 Grantsburg
Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 45.7763400, -92.6827000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 619 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $51.21 | $102.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.76 | $115.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.20 | $126.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.03 | $144.06 |
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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