How far is Reedsburg, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Reedsburg, WI to Racine, WI is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
157.97 mi
02h 38m
Flight
125.03 mi
201.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.03 mi
Kilometers
201.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.97 mi
Kilometers
254.23 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reedsburg
2026-04-19T05:29
Arrive Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reedsburg
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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Reedsburg
78.9 mi
01h 19m
To Racine
79.2 mi
01h 19m

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 NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    134 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Continue on West Munroe Avenue

    1734 ft · 45 sec · West Munroe Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 41%
West Munroe Avenue
47.7 mi · 30%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 8%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 6%
State Highway 23
6.7 mi · 4%
East Main Street
5.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
01h 19m from Reedsburg
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reedsburg and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Reedsburg and 79.2 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reedsburg and Racine. Straight-line distance: 125.03 mi (201.21 km).

Reedsburg

#1 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-90.00263, 43.53243)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 Reedsburg and Racine. The current time is 05:29:24.

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.