How far is Racine, WI from Mosinee, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Mosinee, WI is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.32 mi
04h 00m
Flight
171.97 mi
276.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.97 mi
Kilometers
276.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.32 mi
Kilometers
320.78 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mosinee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Mosinee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eldorado
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
99.6 mi
02h 00m
To Mosinee
99.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 153: Mosinee, Elderon

    1594 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    3062 ft · 1 min · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Highway 51

    1540 ft · 42 sec · Old Highway 51

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    74 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    3249 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 31%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 23%
I 41 North
26.8 mi · 13%
I 39 North
21 mi · 11%
US 45 North
16 mi · 8%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado
02h 00m from Racine
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Sunny near Mosinee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Racine and 99.7 miles from Mosinee.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

16 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

22 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

23 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Mosinee. Straight-line distance: 171.97 mi (276.76 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Mosinee

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,197
Coordinates44.7930200, -89.7031800
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Mosinee (-89.70318, 44.79302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.65 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.30 $37.29 $74.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Mosinee. The current time is 21:40:21.

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.