How far is Racine, WI from Edson, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Edson, WI is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Edson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Edson.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn straight
538 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
2802 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 27, I 94 Alternate: Merrilian, Black River Falls
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 12
9.6 mi · 13 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on South Hammond Street
1760 ft · 50 sec · South Hammond Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2562 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
10.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 12
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10
2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto US Highway 12
60 m · 5 sec · US Highway 12
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Turn right onto South Center Street
661 ft · 13 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on County Highway H
23.1 mi · 38 min · County Highway H
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Turn left onto 50th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 50th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway V
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway V
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway D
2804 ft · 43 sec · County Highway D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Edson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Edson?
The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 136 miles from Racine and 136.3 miles from Edson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edson.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewiston.
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Westfield, WI
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Edson. Straight-line distance: 222.36 mi (357.86 km).
#1 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edson
Human settlement in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 44.9299600, -91.0348700 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edson (-91.03487, 44.92996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.97 | $101.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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