How far is Racine, WI from Exeter, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Exeter, WI is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Exeter.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20
34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive
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Continue on South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive
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Continue on High Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 59
805 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2463 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
120 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Humes Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Humes Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th street
2360 ft · 1 min · North 4th street
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Continue on County Highway C
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway C
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 104
912 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 104
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Turn right onto County Highway C
6 mi · 8 min · County Highway C
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Continue on County Highway C
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway C
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Turn left onto County HIghway C
2.2 mi · 3 min · County HIghway C
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Continue on County Highway C
2 mi · 3 min · County Highway C
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Continue on County Highway CC
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway CC
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Turn left onto Exeter Crossing Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Exeter Crossing Road
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Turn right onto Tunnel Road
8 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Exeter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Humes Road
Turn right onto Humes Road
15.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Exeter?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Whitewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Racine and 51.9 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near Whitewater
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 Whitewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 91.43 mi (147.15 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 Exeter
Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,088 |
| Coordinates | 42.7905600, -89.5831800 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-89.58318, 42.79056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.03 | $34.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
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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