How far is Jamestown, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Jamestown, WI to Racine, WI is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.84 mi
03h 03m
Flight
140.85 mi
226.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.85 mi
Kilometers
226.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.84 mi
Kilometers
254.02 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, May 3, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-03T00:31
Arrive Racine
Sun, May 3, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Newark
WI

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

From Jamestown
79.5 mi
01h 31m
To Racine
78.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road H

    7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road H

  2. 2

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    2089 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road H

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road H

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road J

    3 mi · 5 min · County Road J

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 11

    18.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 11

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 11

    34.1 mi · 47 min · State Highway 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 81

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 81

  10. 10

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road

    30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road

    662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    2447 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington

    49 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 11

    8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  24. 24

    Continue on Burlington Bypass

    1539 ft · 24 sec · Burlington Bypass

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left

    662 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Highway JS

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway JS

  27. 27

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pine Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    680 ft · 15 sec · Adams Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East State Street

    1520 ft · 45 sec · East State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Durand Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Durand Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 16 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Browns Lake Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road BD

    61 m · 4 sec · County Road BD

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Racine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
50 steps
30 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
2 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
61.1 mi · 39%
East Hart Road
29.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 81
15.3 mi · 10%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 6%
County Road H
8.02 mi · 5%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Continue on State Highway 11

34.1 mi · 00h 47m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
01h 31m from Jamestown
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Racine?

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Jamestown and 78.3 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jamestown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

20 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

27 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

37 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

57 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Racine. Straight-line distance: 140.85 mi (226.67 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,122
Coordinates42.5877800, -90.5484600
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road H (-90.548464, 42.587715)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Racine. The current time is 00:31:13.

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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.