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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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.07 mi
07h 02m
Flight
304.08 mi
489.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.08 mi
Kilometers
489.37 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.07 mi
Kilometers
577.86 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-18T01:58
Arrive Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 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
9:56 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
179.3 mi
03h 31m
To Saint Croix Falls
179.8 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

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.

  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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 55 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue on East Division Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · East Division Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on 14th Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue

    40 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · 14th Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 14 min

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue

    38 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 16 min · East 130th Avenue

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on US Highway 8

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right

    1578 ft · 47 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto South Vincent Street

    1797 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street

  43. 43

    Continue on East State Street

    138 m · 18 sec · East State Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street

    627 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto East Kentucky Street

    88 m · 13 sec · East Kentucky Street

  46. 46

    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.

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
46 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 26%
I 94 West
77 mi · 21%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 18%
US 53 North
50.5 mi · 14%
14th Avenue
19.5 mi · 5%
East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
304.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
03h 31m from Racine
Leave By
9:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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 Saint Croix Falls. Straight-line distance: 304.08 mi (489.37 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Croix Falls

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates45.4099600, -92.6396500
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Saint Croix Falls (-92.63965, 45.40996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.67 gal
47.96 L · about $47.78
Round trip
$95.56
25.34 gal · 95.92 L
Estimated CO2
112.6 kg one way
Round trip: 225.2 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Saint Croix Falls. The current time is 01:58:14.

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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.