How far is Racine, WI from West Baraboo, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to West Baraboo, WI is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.23 mi
02h 57m
Flight
112.81 mi
181.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.81 mi
Kilometers
181.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.23 mi
Kilometers
238.56 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Baraboo
Mon, Jun 1, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Mon, Jun 1, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-05-31T21:55
Arrive West Baraboo
Mon, Jun 1, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Aztalan
WI

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

From Racine
74 mi
01h 28m
To West Baraboo
74.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and West Baraboo.

  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

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton

    1840 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WI-33 EAST, WI-136

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 136

    84 m · 5 sec · State Highway 136

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136

    118 m · 7 sec · State Highway 136

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 136

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 136

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136

    872 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 136

  29. 29

    Turn right

    117 m · 35 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left

    33 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 43%
I 39 North
45.3 mi · 31%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 6%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
6.62 mi · 4%
I 41 North
6.4 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aztalan
01h 28m from Racine
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near West Baraboo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to West Baraboo?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aztalan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Racine and 74.2 miles from West Baraboo.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Aztalan

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

37 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

43 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and West Baraboo. Straight-line distance: 112.81 mi (181.55 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
West Baraboo

#2 West Baraboo

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,416
Coordinates43.4744300, -89.7704000
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: West Baraboo (-89.7704, 43.47443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and West Baraboo. The current time is 21:55:59.

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.