How far is Trempealeau, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Trempealeau, WI to Racine, WI is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.38 mi
03h 56m
Flight
203.93 mi
328.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.93 mi
Kilometers
328.19 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.38 mi
Kilometers
399.73 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, May 13, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Trempealeau
Wed, May 13, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trempealeau
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive Racine
Wed, May 13, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trempealeau
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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Trempealeau
124.1 mi
01h 58m
To Racine
124.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 35

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 35

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 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 · 35 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 Trempealeau 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35
145 mi · 58%
I 94
64.2 mi · 26%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 5%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 4%
State Road 35
4.44 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 35

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 22m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 58m from Trempealeau
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Trempealeau and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Trempealeau and 124.3 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Trempealeau and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trempealeau and Racine. Straight-line distance: 203.93 mi (328.19 km).

Trempealeau

#1 Trempealeau

Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,912
Coordinates44.0055200, -91.4420900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.442098, 44.005522)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.18 L · about $33.07
Round trip
$66.14
17.54 gal · 66.36 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.07 $66.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.30 $74.60
Premium $4.65 $40.82 $81.63
Diesel $5.30 $46.52 $93.03

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Trempealeau and Racine. The current time is 20:52:26.

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.