How far is Rio, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Rio, WI to Racine, WI is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio and Racine.
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Start on West Harvey Street
55 m · 10 sec · West Harvey Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1835 ft · 55 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 16
12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on James Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · James Street
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Continue on Manning Street
2147 ft · 58 sec · Manning Street
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Continue on Highway 16 & 60
13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60
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Take the ramp slight right toward WI 16 East, WI 26 South
1926 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 26
16.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 26
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1870 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
1682 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
22 m · 4 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio and Racine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 26
Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rio and Partly Sunny near Racine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio to Racine?
The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Rio and 58.9 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rio and Partly Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Columbus
Beaver Dam, WI
Janesville, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio and Racine. Straight-line distance: 88.83 mi (142.96 km).
#1 Rio
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,047 |
| Coordinates | 43.4477600, -89.2398400 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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