How far is Racine, WI from Lowville, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Lowville, WI is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.13 mi
02h 23m
Flight
90.19 mi
145.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.19 mi
Kilometers
145.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.13 mi
Kilometers
185.29 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowville
Tue, Jun 2, 1:50 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Tue, Jun 2, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-06-01T23:27
Arrive Lowville
Tue, Jun 2, 1:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Concord
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
57.5 mi
01h 11m
To Lowville
57.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate: Madison, De Forest

    1633 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US-51 NORTH: DeForest

    727 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 51

    10.3 mi · 14 min · US Highway 51

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road CS

    76 m · 7 sec · County Road CS

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road CS

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 55%
US Highway 51
10.3 mi · 9%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 7%
I 41 North
6.4 mi · 6%
I 39 North
5.59 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
01h 11m from Racine
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Cloudy near Lowville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Racine and 57.7 miles from Lowville.

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

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Cloudy near Lowville.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

45 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

51 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

56 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Lowville. Straight-line distance: 90.19 mi (145.15 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Lowville

Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,030
Coordinates43.3824900, -89.3270600
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Lowville (-89.32706, 43.38249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Lowville. The current time is 23:27:19.

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.