How far is Knowlton, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Knowlton, WI to Racine, WI is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
195.59 mi
03h 11m
Flight
167.05 mi
268.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.05 mi
Kilometers
268.84 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.59 mi
Kilometers
314.77 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knowlton
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knowlton
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
Dexter
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Knowlton
97.7 mi
01h 35m
To Racine
97.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 Knowlton and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Knowlton Road

    141 m · 19 sec · Knowlton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road DB

    3.5 mi · 5 min · County Road DB

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knowlton 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 45%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 26%
County Road DB
16.3 mi · 8%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 6%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 6%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
01h 35m from Knowlton
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knowlton 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 Knowlton to Racine?

The road trip is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Knowlton and 97.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

10 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

20 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

21 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knowlton and Racine. Straight-line distance: 167.05 mi (268.84 km).

Knowlton

#1 Knowlton

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population2,027
Coordinates44.7163600, -89.6826200
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Knowlton Road (-89.682351, 44.7173)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.13 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
13.8 gal · 52.26 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.35 $58.69
Premium $4.65 $32.11 $64.23
Diesel $5.30 $36.60 $73.20

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 Knowlton and Racine. The current time is 21:31:02.

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.