How far is Westby, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Westby, WI to Racine, WI is about 232 miles (373.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
232 mi
03h 44m
Flight
167.54 mi
269.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.54 mi
Kilometers
269.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232 mi
Kilometers
373.36 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Westby
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westby
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westby
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
Arlington
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

From Westby
115.9 mi
01h 52m
To Racine
116.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Street

    126 m · 20 sec · East Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    998 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    3209 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 27

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27

  7. 7

    Continue on South Black River Street

    1006 ft · 16 sec · South Black River Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    111.9 mi · 2 hr

  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 · 34 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 Westby and Racine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Black River Street
112 mi · 48%
I 94
64.2 mi · 28%
State Highway 27
20.9 mi · 9%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 5%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Black River Street

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 00m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 52m from Westby
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westby 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 Westby to Racine?

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Westby and 116.1 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westby and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

29 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Racine. Straight-line distance: 167.54 mi (269.63 km).

Westby

#1 Westby

Town of the United States

Population2,254
Coordinates43.6569200, -90.8543000
Altitude396
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 Park Street (-90.854286, 43.656697)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
30.99 L · about $30.88
Round trip
$61.77
16.38 gal · 61.98 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.88 $61.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.83 $69.66
Premium $4.65 $38.12 $76.23
Diesel $5.30 $43.44 $86.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westby and Racine. The current time is 02:20:16.

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.