How far is Osseo, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Osseo, WI to Racine, WI is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
250.1 mi
03h 58m
Flight
214.27 mi
344.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.27 mi
Kilometers
344.83 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.1 mi
Kilometers
402.5 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Tue, Apr 28, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Osseo
Wed, Apr 29, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osseo
2026-04-28T17:16
Arrive Racine
Tue, Apr 28, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osseo
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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Osseo
125 mi
01h 59m
To Racine
125.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    112 m · 18 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    696 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harmony Street

    2108 ft · 60 sec · Harmony Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osseo and Racine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
152 mi · 61%
I 94
64.2 mi · 26%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 5%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
214.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 59m from Osseo
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Osseo 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 Osseo to Racine?

The road trip is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Osseo and 125.1 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Osseo and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osseo and Racine. Straight-line distance: 214.27 mi (344.83 km).

Osseo

#1 Osseo

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,671
Coordinates44.5721800, -91.2273800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-91.226906, 44.572182)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.41 L · about $33.30
Round trip
$66.60
17.66 gal · 66.82 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.30 $66.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.55 $75.11
Premium $4.65 $41.09 $82.19
Diesel $5.30 $46.83 $93.67

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Osseo and Racine. The current time is 17:16:02.

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.