How far is Racine, WI from Westby, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Westby, WI is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
230.38 mi
04h 29m
Flight
167.54 mi
269.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.54 mi
Kilometers
269.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.38 mi
Kilometers
370.76 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westby
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Westby
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Racine
115 mi
02h 14m
To Westby
115.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Black River Street

    1976 ft · 34 sec · South Black River Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 27

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27

    39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    3217 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    122 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    829 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    126 m · 18 sec · East Park Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 40%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 28%
State Highway 27
20.9 mi · 9%
I 90 West
20.1 mi · 9%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 4%
I 41 North
6.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
02h 14m from Racine
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Racine and 115.3 miles from Westby.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westby.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Westby. Straight-line distance: 167.54 mi (269.63 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Westby

#2 Westby

Town of the United States

Population2,254
Coordinates43.6569200, -90.8543000
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.77 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
16.26 gal · 61.54 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.58 $69.15
Premium $4.65 $37.84 $75.67
Diesel $5.30 $43.12 $86.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Westby. The current time is 04:06:35.

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.