How far is Racine, WI from Eureka, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Eureka, WI is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Saint Lawrence is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Eureka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Eureka.
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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
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
57 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight left
108 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Park Ave
108 m · 14 sec · South Park Ave
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Continue on State Highway 44/91
552 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 44/91
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Continue on Ripon Rd
1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
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Turn right onto W Waukau Ave
1.3 mi · 2 min · W Waukau Ave
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Continue on State Highway 91
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 91
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Turn right onto Morrow Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Morrow Road
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Turn left onto County Road K
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road K
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Continue on County Road K
823 ft · 25 sec · County Road K
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Turn right onto County Road E
19 m · 2 sec · County Road E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Eureka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
57 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eureka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Eureka?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Racine and 61.4 miles from Eureka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eureka.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Lawrence
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 Saint Lawrence.
Beaver Dam, WI
Waupun, WI
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 103.1 mi (165.92 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 Eureka
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 44.0044300, -88.8417800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka (-88.84178, 44.00443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.42 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
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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