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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.58 mi
02h 40m
Flight
91.43 mi
147.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.43 mi
Kilometers
147.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.58 mi
Kilometers
166.7 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Whitewater
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
51.7 mi
01h 20m
To Exeter
51.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20

    34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  14. 14

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on High Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 59

    805 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2463 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    120 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    61 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Humes Road

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Humes Road

  35. 35

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North 4th street

    2360 ft · 1 min · North 4th street

  37. 37

    Continue on County Highway C

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 104

    912 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 104

  39. 39

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Highway C

  40. 40

    Continue on County Highway C

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway C

  41. 41

    Turn left onto County HIghway C

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County HIghway C

  42. 42

    Continue on County Highway C

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway C

  43. 43

    Continue on County Highway CC

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway CC

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Exeter Crossing Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Exeter Crossing Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Tunnel Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Road

  46. 46

    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.

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
46 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
16.9 mi · 16%
State Highway 59
16.1 mi · 16%
Humes Road
15.1 mi · 15%
County Highway C
13.8 mi · 13%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 8%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitewater
01h 20m from Racine
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

25 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

53 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

61 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 91.43 mi (147.15 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Exeter

#2 Exeter

Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.7905600, -89.5831800
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Exeter (-89.58318, 42.79056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.84 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.68 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Exeter. The current time is 02:37:45.

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.