How far is Racine, WI from Phillips, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Phillips, WI is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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
Driving Distance
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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 06h 06m.
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 and county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Phillips.
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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
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
46.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 8: Prentice
118 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right
32.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn right
1125 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 13
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Lake Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto County Highway H
2185 ft · 1 min · County Highway H
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Turn left onto Beach Road
699 ft · 31 sec · Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Phillips.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Phillips?
The road trip is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Waupaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Racine and 149.1 miles from Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Phillips.
Stop Ideas Near Waupaca
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 Waupaca.
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Wittenberg, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Phillips. Straight-line distance: 242.72 mi (390.62 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 Phillips
City in and county seat of Price County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,320 |
| Coordinates | 45.6966300, -90.4004300 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phillips (-90.40043, 45.69663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.67 | $79.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.74 | $89.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.96 | $97.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.80 | $111.60 |
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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