How far is West Baraboo, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from West Baraboo, WI to Racine, WI is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
143.21 mi
02h 25m
Flight
112.81 mi
181.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.81 mi
Kilometers
181.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.21 mi
Kilometers
230.47 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, May 31, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in West Baraboo
Mon, Jun 1, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Baraboo
2026-05-31T20:49
Arrive Racine
Sun, May 31, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Baraboo
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
Milford
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From West Baraboo
74.8 mi
01h 12m
To Racine
68.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Baraboo and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 136

    846 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 136

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-12 WEST, WI-33 WEST

    11 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US-12 WEST, WI-33 WEST

    2166 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    44.8 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Baraboo 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 45%
I 90 East
45.2 mi · 32%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 8%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 6%
US-12 WEST
6.55 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.31 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
01h 12m from West Baraboo
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Baraboo 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 West Baraboo to Racine?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from West Baraboo and 68.4 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

38 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Baraboo and Racine. Straight-line distance: 112.81 mi (181.55 km).

West Baraboo

#1 West Baraboo

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,416
Coordinates43.4744300, -89.7704000
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.770325, 43.47443)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.65 $23.50 $47.01
Diesel $5.30 $26.79 $53.57

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Baraboo and Racine. The current time is 20:49:55.

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.