How far is Nashville, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Nashville, WI to Racine, WI is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
243.45 mi
04h 15m
Flight
202.8 mi
326.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.8 mi
Kilometers
326.38 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.45 mi
Kilometers
391.79 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T22:00
Arrive Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Denmark
WI

Village in Wisconsin

From Nashville
125.5 mi
02h 07m
To Racine
117.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cole Lane

    11 m · 7 sec · Cole Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway B

    3.6 mi · 9 min · County Highway B

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 55

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · State Highway 55

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 47

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 47

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

    1121 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 47

  7. 7

    Continue on Ben Warrington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ben Warrington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 55

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 55

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 47

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3053 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 22

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1653 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East

    2513 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  24. 24

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
114 mi · 47%
State Highway 55
60.6 mi · 25%
State Highway 22
32.1 mi · 13%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 5%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 4%
WI 172 East
6.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
202.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denmark
02h 07m from Nashville
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Nashville and 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 Nashville to Racine?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Denmark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Nashville and 117.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Denmark

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

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

BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

23 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

32 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

47 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oconto, Wisconsin

59 mi away
517 Smith Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Racine. Straight-line distance: 202.8 mi (326.38 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,023
Coordinates45.5227400, -89.0248400
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Cole Lane (-89.024839, 45.52274)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $32.39
Round trip
$64.79
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.39 $64.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.53 $73.07
Premium $4.65 $39.98 $79.96
Diesel $5.30 $45.56 $91.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Racine. The current time is 22:00:24.

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.