How far is Racine, WI from Star Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Star Prairie, WI is about 340.6 miles (548.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.64 mi
06h 29m
Flight
291.29 mi
468.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.29 mi
Kilometers
468.79 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.64 mi
Kilometers
548.21 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 6:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 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
11:00 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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Racine
170.1 mi
03h 14m
To Star Prairie
170.6 mi
03h 14m

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

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Star Prairie.

  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 · 18 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

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport

    2201 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac

    911 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T

    5 m · 1 sec · County Highway T

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway T

  27. 27

    Continue on US-12

    3040 ft · 48 sec · US-12

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Highway T

    10.1 mi · 14 min · County Highway T

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 64

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    867 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bridge Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Bridge Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
131 mi · 38%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 27%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 19%
County Highway T
12.8 mi · 4%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 2%
State Highway 64
4.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

130 mi · 02h 20m

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
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
291.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
03h 14m from Racine
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Star Prairie?

The road trip is about 340.6 miles (548.2 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Racine and 170.6 miles from Star Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 $45.33 one way or $90.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Star Prairie. Straight-line distance: 291.29 mi (468.79 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Star Prairie

#2 Star Prairie

Village in St.

Population3,640
Coordinates45.1969100, -92.5307500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Star Prairie (-92.53075, 45.19691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.02 gal
45.5 L · about $45.33
Round trip
$90.65
24.04 gal · 91 L
Estimated CO2
106.8 kg one way
Round trip: 213.6 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.33 $90.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.12 $102.24
Premium $4.65 $55.94 $111.88
Diesel $5.30 $63.75 $127.51

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 Star Prairie. The current time is 05:07:27.

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.