How far is Adams, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Adams, WI to Racine, WI is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
170.96 mi
02h 53m
Flight
132.97 mi
213.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.97 mi
Kilometers
213.99 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.96 mi
Kilometers
275.13 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 29, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Adams
Wed, Apr 29, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adams
2026-04-28T21:12
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 29, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adams
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
Marshall
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Adams
85.4 mi
01h 26m
To Racine
85.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grove Street

    50 m · 11 sec · West Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    23.5 mi · 32 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 16

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 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 Adams 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 38%
State Highway 16
48.9 mi · 29%
State Highway 13
23.5 mi · 14%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 7%
Northwestern Avenue
9 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 26m from Adams
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Adams 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 Adams to Racine?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Adams and 85.5 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Adams and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

20 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

24 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

29 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

38 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adams and Racine. Straight-line distance: 132.97 mi (213.99 km).

Adams

#1 Adams

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,382
Coordinates43.9560800, -89.8181800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.81825, 43.956079)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.84 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.48
12.06 gal · 45.68 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.74 $45.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.65 $51.29
Premium $4.65 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $5.30 $31.98 $63.97

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Adams and Racine. The current time is 21:12:48.

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.