How far is Racine, WI from Florence, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Florence, WI is about 255.1 miles (410.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.09 mi
05h 21m
Flight
222.04 mi
357.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.04 mi
Kilometers
357.34 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.09 mi
Kilometers
410.52 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Denmark
WI

Village in Wisconsin

From Racine
127.6 mi
02h 40m
To Florence
127.6 mi
02h 40m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    538 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2802 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-2/US-141

    1 mi · 1 min · US-2/US-141

  16. 16

    Continue on South Stephenson Avenue

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Stephenson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on US-2/US-141/M-95

    12.3 mi · 17 min · US-2/US-141/M-95

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Quinnesec Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Quinnesec Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quinnesec Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Florence.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
130 mi · 51%
US 141
75.9 mi · 30%
US 41 North
16.3 mi · 6%
US-2/US-141/M-95
12.3 mi · 5%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 3%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

97.5 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
222 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denmark
02h 40m from Racine
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Florence?

The road trip is about 255.1 miles (410.5 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Denmark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Racine and 127.6 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 222 miles (357.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Denmark

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Green Bay, Wisconsin

23 mi away
800 Cedar Street
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Manitowoc, Wisconsin

32 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
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Appleton, Wisconsin

47 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oconto, Wisconsin

59 mi away
517 Smith Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Florence. Straight-line distance: 222.04 mi (357.34 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population1,945
Coordinates45.9221800, -88.2518000
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Florence (-88.2518, 45.92218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.07 L · about $33.94
Round trip
$67.88
18 gal · 68.14 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.94 $67.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.28 $76.55
Premium $4.65 $41.89 $83.77
Diesel $5.30 $47.74 $95.47

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 Florence. The current time is 00:55:43.

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.