How far is Racine, WI from Rutland, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Rutland, WI is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Rutland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Rutland.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20
34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive
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Continue on South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive
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Continue on High Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on East County Road N
1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East Fulton Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue on Menhall Drive
1157 ft · 39 sec · Menhall Drive
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Continue on State Highway 59
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Highway 59
6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 59
2094 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn sharp right onto US Highway 14
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
36 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14
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Turn sharp right onto Old Stage Road
134 m · 11 sec · Old Stage Road
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Turn right
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Rutland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway N
Continue on County Highway N
10.6 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rutland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Rutland?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Racine and 44.1 miles from Rutland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rutland.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 80.15 mi (128.99 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 Rutland
Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.8788900, -89.3501200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutland (-89.35012, 42.87889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.47 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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