How far is Wautoma, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Wautoma, WI to Racine, WI is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wautoma and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wautoma and Racine.
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Start on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on West River Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West River Drive
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Continue on Omro Road
795 ft · 19 sec · Omro Road
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
28 m · 10 sec · North Webster Avenue
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Turn left onto Omro Road
690 ft · 22 sec · Omro Road
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Turn left onto Spruce State Route
890 ft · 36 sec · Spruce State Route
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Omro Road
44 m · 8 sec · Omro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road
617 ft · 15 sec · Omro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-41_South: Milwaukee
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
84.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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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 Wautoma 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.
I-41 South
Merge slight left
84.4 mi · 01h 35m
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 Clear leaving Wautoma and Sunny near Racine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wautoma to Racine?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 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?
Theresa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Wautoma and 74.8 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wautoma and Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near Theresa
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 Theresa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wautoma and Racine. Straight-line distance: 119.96 mi (193.05 km).
#1 Wautoma
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Waushara County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0747000, -89.2879000 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
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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