How far is Racine, WI from Ettrick, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Ettrick, WI is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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 04h 54m.
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.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Ettrick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Ettrick.
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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 left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: Sparta
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Wisconsin Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 16
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 16
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 16
1296 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on East Wisconsin Street
3163 ft · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1256 ft · 36 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1526 ft · 46 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Water Street
2346 ft · 47 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
2633 ft · 57 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Black River Street
1581 ft · 27 sec · North Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 27
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 71
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on Sparta Street
1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
1337 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 54
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Turn left onto County Highway D
8.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway D
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Continue on County Road D
6.4 mi · 11 min · County Road D
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Continue on South Main Street
1311 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Ettrick.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny near Ettrick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Ettrick?
The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 120.7 miles from Racine and 121.1 miles from Ettrick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny near Ettrick.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
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 Dekorra.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Ettrick. Straight-line distance: 201.24 mi (323.87 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 Ettrick
Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.1682900, -91.2690400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ettrick (-91.26904, 44.16829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.70 | $79.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.24 | $90.49 |
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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