How far is Little Falls, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Little Falls, WI to Racine, WI is about 342 miles (550.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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
342.01 mi
05h 27m
Flight
289.88 mi
466.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.88 mi
Kilometers
466.52 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.01 mi
Kilometers
550.41 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, May 31, 2:05 PM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 7:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-05-31T08:38
Arrive Racine
Sun, May 31, 2:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Little Falls
170.9 mi
02h 43m
To Racine
171.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway P

    89 m · 13 sec · County Highway P

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    936 ft · 28 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

    44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

    14 mi · 21 min · US Highway 63

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1912 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    218.9 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls 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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 63
233 mi · 68%
I 94
64.2 mi · 19%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 3%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 63

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 55m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
289.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 43m from Little Falls
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Little Falls 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 Little Falls to Racine?

The road trip is about 342 miles (550.4 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.9 miles from Little Falls and 171.1 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Little Falls and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Racine. Straight-line distance: 289.88 mi (466.52 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: 130th Street (-92.418732, 45.273948)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.68 L · about $45.52
Round trip
$91.03
24.14 gal · 91.36 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.52 $91.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.33 $102.67
Premium $4.65 $56.17 $112.35
Diesel $5.30 $64.02 $128.04

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and Racine. The current time is 08:38:09.

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.