How far is Racine, WI from Oakland, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Oakland, WI is about 379.5 miles (610.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Oakland.
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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 right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 70: Spooner, Stone Lake
1606 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on East Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 35
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 35
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Lakeland Avenue South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakeland Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto County Highway U
1300 ft · 26 sec · County Highway U
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway U
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 North
Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Oakland?
The road trip is about 379.5 miles (610.8 km) and usually takes 07h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.6 miles from Racine and 190 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.49 one way or $100.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Tomah
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 Tomah.
Tomah
La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 317.07 mi (510.28 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 Oakland
Town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,215 |
| Coordinates | 45.9374500, -92.3688100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-92.36881, 45.93745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 611 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
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 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.95 | $113.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.32 | $124.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.02 | $142.04 |
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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