How far is Racine, WI from Seymour, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Seymour, WI is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.54 mi
05h 11m
Flight
232.75 mi
374.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.75 mi
Kilometers
374.58 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.54 mi
Kilometers
437 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-19T11:57
Arrive Seymour
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Racine
135.6 mi
02h 35m
To Seymour
136 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Seymour.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 312, CTH Q: North Crossing

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East North Crossing

    149 m · 13 sec · East North Crossing

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East North Crossing

    39 m · 3 sec · East North Crossing

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East North Crossing

    2692 ft · 1 min · East North Crossing

  30. 30

    Continue on Olson Drive

    2615 ft · 1 min · Olson Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 50th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · South 50th Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Ritsch Court

    1010 ft · 44 sec · Ritsch Court

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ritsch Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 34%
I 94 West
77 mi · 28%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 23%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 3%
I 41 North
6.4 mi · 2%
US 53 North
5.26 mi · 2%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
232.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 35m from Racine
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Racine and 136 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Seymour.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 232.75 mi (374.58 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 Seymour

Town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population1,220
Coordinates44.8266300, -91.4312700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Seymour (-91.43127, 44.82663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.27 L · about $36.13
Round trip
$72.25
19.16 gal · 72.54 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.13 $72.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.74 $81.49
Premium $4.65 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.30 $50.81 $101.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Seymour. The current time is 11:57:50.

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.