How far is Pine River, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Pine River, WI to Racine, WI is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
228.31 mi
03h 43m
Flight
189.87 mi
305.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.87 mi
Kilometers
305.57 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.31 mi
Kilometers
367.43 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Pine River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine River
2026-04-19T00:17
Arrive Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine River
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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Pine River
114.1 mi
01h 51m
To Racine
114.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine River and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Everest Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Everest Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2525 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  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 · 35 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 Pine River 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 39%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 22%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 13%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 5%
Everest Avenue
9.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 37m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
189.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 51m from Pine River
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny leaving Pine River 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 Pine River to Racine?

The road trip is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Pine River and 114.3 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.39 one way or $60.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny around Pine River and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine River and Racine. Straight-line distance: 189.87 mi (305.57 km).

Pine River

#1 Pine River

Town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,771
Coordinates45.1341300, -89.6220700
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: CTH W (-89.622278, 45.134067)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.5 L · about $30.39
Round trip
$60.79
16.12 gal · 61 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.39 $60.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.28 $68.56
Premium $4.65 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $5.30 $42.75 $85.50

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 Pine River and Racine. The current time is 00:17:17.

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.