How far is Racine, WI from Hammond, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Hammond, WI is about 320.6 miles (516 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Hammond.
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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
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
5 m · 1 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway T
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Turn right onto Wolf Street
25 m · 4 sec · Wolf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Hammond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
130 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Hammond?
The road trip is about 320.6 miles (516 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Racine and 160.6 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 $42.65 one way or $85.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
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 Lemonweir.
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
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Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 279.16 mi (449.27 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 Hammond
Village in St.
| Population | 2,429 |
| Coordinates | 44.9788600, -92.4357500 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-92.43575, 44.97886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.10 | $96.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.64 | $105.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.99 | $119.98 |
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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