How far is Racine, WI from Leon, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Leon, WI is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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 04h 03m.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Leon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Leon.
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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 left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto South Black River Street
1976 ft · 34 sec · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 27
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Leon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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 Sunny near Leon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Leon?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
De Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Racine and 105.8 miles from Leon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.09 one way or $56.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Sunny near Leon.
Stop Ideas Near De Forest
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 De Forest.
Madison, Wisconsin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Leon. Straight-line distance: 172.63 mi (277.82 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 Leon
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,446 |
| Coordinates | 43.8774700, -90.8301300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leon (-90.83013, 43.87747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.09 | $56.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.67 | $69.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.51 | $79.03 |
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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