How far is Laona, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Laona, WI to Racine, WI is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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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 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Snow
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laona and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laona and Racine.
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Start on Linden Street
1985 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on North Branch Street
6 mi · 9 min · North Branch Street
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Continue on State Highway 32
31.3 mi · 47 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto Red Banks Road
1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road
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Turn right onto County Road M
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto County Road R
12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto State Highway 117
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117
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Continue on South Cecil Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street
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Turn left
2099 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1653 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
113.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
13 mi · 15 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 Laona and Racine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Laona 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 Laona to Racine?
The road trip is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Kellnersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Laona and 123.9 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.28 one way or $64.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Laona and Mostly Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near Kellnersville
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 Kellnersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laona and Racine. Straight-line distance: 201.04 mi (323.54 km).
#1 Laona
Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.5646900, -88.6740000 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| 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: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.84 | $79.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.40 | $90.80 |
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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