How far is Racine, WI from Necedah, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Necedah, WI is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
180.63 mi
03h 35m
Flight
145.96 mi
234.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.96 mi
Kilometers
234.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.63 mi
Kilometers
290.7 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Necedah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Necedah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
Cottage Grove
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Racine
90.2 mi
01h 47m
To Necedah
90.4 mi
01h 47m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    39.3 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1322 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 82

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Union Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 58

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 58

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left

    35 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
68.5 mi · 38%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 35%
State Highway 58
11.3 mi · 6%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 5%
I 41 North
6.4 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
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 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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 47m from Racine
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Sunny near Necedah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Racine and 90.4 miles from Necedah.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

16 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

43 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Necedah. Straight-line distance: 145.96 mi (234.9 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Necedah

Human settlement in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,400
Coordinates44.0260800, -90.0740200
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Necedah (-90.07402, 44.02608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 Necedah. The current time is 23:05:12.

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.