How far is Racine, WI from Saint Croix Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.
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.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Saint Croix Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Saint Croix Falls.
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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
50 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on East Division Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · East Division Avenue
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Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
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Continue on 14th Avenue
9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue
40 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · 14th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 16 min · East 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 8
1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8
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Take the exit slight right
1578 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto South Vincent Street
1797 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street
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Continue on East State Street
138 m · 18 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street
627 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto East Kentucky Street
88 m · 13 sec · East Kentucky Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kentucky Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Saint Croix Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Saint Croix Falls?
The road trip is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km) and usually takes 07h 02m 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 179.3 miles from Racine and 179.8 miles from Saint Croix Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 $47.78 one way or $95.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Westfield, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Saint Croix Falls. Straight-line distance: 304.08 mi (489.37 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 Saint Croix Falls
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 45.4099600, -92.6396500 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Croix Falls (-92.63965, 45.40996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.89 | $107.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.97 | $117.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.20 | $134.40 |
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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