How far is Racine, WI from Prescott, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Prescott, WI is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.38 mi
06h 37m
Flight
286.83 mi
461.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.83 mi
Kilometers
461.61 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.38 mi
Kilometers
562.28 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 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
10:44 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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Racine
174.4 mi
03h 18m
To Prescott
174.9 mi
03h 18m

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
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then 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 Prescott.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Hudson, Carmichael Road

    1035 ft · 25 sec · Exit 2 Ramp

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    73 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Carmichael Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Carmichael Road

  25. 25

    Continue on County Highway F

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway F

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road F

    6.8 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 29

  28. 28

    Turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  29. 29

    Continue on Broad Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
146 mi · 42%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 26%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 18%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 2%
County Road F
6.85 mi · 2%
I 41 North
6.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

145 mi · 02h 35m

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 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.6 mi
286.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
03h 18m from Racine
Leave By
10:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prescott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.4 miles from Racine and 174.9 miles from Prescott.

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

The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 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 $46.50 one way or $92.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 286.83 mi (461.61 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Prescott

City in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,279
Coordinates44.7488600, -92.8021500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Prescott (-92.80215, 44.74886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.33 gal
46.67 L · about $46.50
Round trip
$92.99
24.66 gal · 93.34 L
Estimated CO2
109.6 kg one way
Round trip: 219.2 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.50 $92.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.44 $104.88
Premium $4.65 $57.38 $114.77
Diesel $5.30 $65.40 $130.80

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 Prescott. The current time is 04:14:55.

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.