How far is Racine, WI from Grantsburg, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Grantsburg, WI is about 388.7 miles (625.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
388.68 mi
07h 32m
Flight
321.17 mi
516.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.17 mi
Kilometers
516.87 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.68 mi
Kilometers
625.52 km
Drive Time
07h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grantsburg
Wed, May 13, 5:42 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Wed, May 13, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-05-12T22:09
Arrive Grantsburg
Wed, May 13, 5:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
194.1 mi
03h 46m
To Grantsburg
194.6 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 70: Spooner, Stone Lake

    1606 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 70

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  27. 27

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 70

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 35

    46 m · 9 sec · State Highway 35

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 35

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 70

  32. 32

    Turn right onto County Road F

    1334 ft · 32 sec · County Road F

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Wisconsin Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 24%
US 53 North
81.1 mi · 21%
I 94 West
77 mi · 20%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 70
38.9 mi · 10%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Merge slight left

80.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
321.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
03h 46m from Racine
Leave By
8:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Grantsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 388.7 miles (625.5 km) and usually takes 07h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.1 miles from Racine and 194.6 miles from Grantsburg.

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

The direct path is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.74 one way or $103.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Grantsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Grantsburg. Straight-line distance: 321.17 mi (516.87 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Grantsburg

Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,155
Coordinates45.7763400, -92.6827000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Grantsburg (-92.6827, 45.77634)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.72 gal
51.92 L · about $51.74
Round trip
$103.48
27.44 gal · 103.84 L
Estimated CO2
121.9 kg one way
Round trip: 243.9 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.74 $103.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.35 $116.70
Premium $4.65 $63.85 $127.71
Diesel $5.30 $72.77 $145.54

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Grantsburg. The current time is 22:09:37.

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.