How far is Racine, WI from Sanborn, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Sanborn, WI is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.7 miles (480.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.
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 Portage County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Sanborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Sanborn.
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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
2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 13
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on East Broadway
1 km · 1 min · East Broadway
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Continue on State Highway 13
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left onto State Highway 112
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 112
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Turn sharp left onto County Road E
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Sanborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Racine and Partly Sunny then Rain near Sanborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Sanborn?
The road trip is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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?
Stevens Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from Racine and 182.4 miles from Sanborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.7 miles (480.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 $48.53 one way or $97.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Racine and Partly Sunny then Rain near Sanborn.
Stop Ideas Near Stevens Point
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 Stevens Point.
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Sanborn. Straight-line distance: 298.71 mi (480.73 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 Sanborn
Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 46.4330000, -90.9088000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanborn (-90.9088, 46.433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $48.53 | $97.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.74 | $109.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.90 | $119.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.26 | $136.52 |
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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