How far is Racine, WI from Laona, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Laona, WI is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Laona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Laona.
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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 left to continue on North-South Freeway
28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, US 141 Business: Antigo, Marinette
1539 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 64
70 m · 4 sec · State Highway 64
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64
592 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 64
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 64
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 64
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64
20.1 mi · 30 min · State Highway 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 32
22.3 mi · 33 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on Branch Street
6 mi · 9 min · Branch Street
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Continue on State Highway 32
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1985 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Laona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Slight Chance Light Snow near Laona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Laona?
The road trip is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Cooperstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Racine and 121.4 miles from Laona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.28 one way or $64.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Slight Chance Light Snow near Laona.
Stop Ideas Near Cooperstown
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 Cooperstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Laona. Straight-line distance: 201.04 mi (323.54 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 Laona
Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.5646900, -88.6740000 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laona (-88.674, 45.56469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.84 | $79.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.40 | $90.80 |
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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