How far is Osceola, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Osceola, WI to Racine, WI is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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
359.41 mi
05h 46m
Flight
303.11 mi
487.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.11 mi
Kilometers
487.81 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.41 mi
Kilometers
578.42 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Osceola
178.9 mi
02h 53m
To Racine
180.5 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    61 m · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cascade Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Cascade Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 35

    12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    954 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    22 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto County Road E

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road E

  10. 10

    Continue on County Highway E

    2113 ft · 34 sec · County Highway E

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    39 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  24. 24

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  30. 30

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  32. 32

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola 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
44 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
4 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 64%
I 94
64.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 35
12 mi · 3%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 3%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 3%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 05m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
303.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 53m from Osceola
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.9 miles from Osceola and 180.5 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.82 one way or $95.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osceola and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and Racine. Straight-line distance: 303.11 mi (487.81 km).

Osceola

#1 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-92.704905, 45.320604)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.68 gal
48.01 L · about $47.82
Round trip
$95.63
25.36 gal · 96.02 L
Estimated CO2
112.7 kg one way
Round trip: 225.4 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.82 $95.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.93 $107.86
Premium $4.65 $59.01 $118.03
Diesel $5.30 $67.25 $134.51

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 Osceola and Racine. The current time is 03:05:26.

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.