How far is Racine, WI from Osceola, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Osceola, WI is about 356 miles (573 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.06 mi
06h 51m
Flight
303.11 mi
487.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.11 mi
Kilometers
487.81 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.06 mi
Kilometers
573.02 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Racine
177.8 mi
03h 25m
To Osceola
178.3 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E

    2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E

  31. 31

    Continue on County Road E

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    19 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Church Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 35

    12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  38. 38

    Continue on South Cascade Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Cascade Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
138 mi · 39%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 26%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 18%
State Highway 35
12 mi · 3%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 2%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

137 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
303.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
03h 25m from Racine
Leave By
10:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356 miles (573 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Racine and 178.3 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 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 $47.36 one way or $94.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 303.11 mi (487.81 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Osceola (-92.70493, 45.32052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.56 gal
47.56 L · about $47.36
Round trip
$94.73
25.12 gal · 95.12 L
Estimated CO2
111.6 kg one way
Round trip: 223.2 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.36 $94.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.42 $106.84
Premium $4.65 $58.45 $116.91
Diesel $5.30 $66.62 $133.24

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 Osceola. The current time is 04:27:25.

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.