How far is Racine, WI from Arcadia, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Arcadia, WI is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
259.76 mi
05h 06m
Flight
214.15 mi
344.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.15 mi
Kilometers
344.64 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.76 mi
Kilometers
418.05 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-18T01:19
Arrive Arcadia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Racine
129.7 mi
02h 33m
To Arcadia
130.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    538 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2802 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    41.8 mi · 45 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 95: Hixton, Alma Center

    1280 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    3185 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 95

  25. 25

    Continue on South State Street

    887 ft · 21 sec · South State Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2325 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 95

    13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    1588 ft · 27 sec · West 4th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 95

    151 m · 10 sec · State Highway 95

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Road 95

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Road 95

  32. 32

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 36%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 25%
I 94 West
42.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 95
13.7 mi · 5%
State Road 95
12.2 mi · 5%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
214.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 33m from Racine
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Arcadia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Racine and 130.1 miles from Arcadia.

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

The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 214.15 mi (344.64 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arcadia

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,849
Coordinates44.2527400, -91.5015400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Arcadia (-91.50154, 44.25274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.7 L · about $34.58
Round trip
$69.16
18.34 gal · 69.4 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.58 $69.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.00 $78.00
Premium $4.65 $42.68 $85.35
Diesel $5.30 $48.64 $97.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Arcadia. The current time is 01:19:00.

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.