How far is Algoma, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Algoma, WI to Racine, WI is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
155.21 mi
02h 45m
Flight
131.26 mi
211.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.26 mi
Kilometers
211.24 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.21 mi
Kilometers
249.79 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Algoma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Algoma
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

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

Town in the south-western Netherlands

From Algoma
75.8 mi
01h 22m
To Racine
79.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Street

    950 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street

    68 m · 4 sec · 4th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 42

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 42

    19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    2313 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waldo Boulevard

    33 m · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Waldo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    2299 ft · 50 sec · North 18th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Revere Drive

    1945 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South 21st Street

    3162 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1349 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  25. 25

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Algoma 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
37 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calumet Avenue
83.9 mi · 54%
State Highway 42
28.2 mi · 18%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 8%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 6%
Memorial Drive
4.57 mi · 3%
Lincoln Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Calumet Avenue

Merge slight left

81.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oostburg
01h 22m from Algoma
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Algoma 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 Algoma to Racine?

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Oostburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Algoma and 79.4 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oostburg

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

16 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

51 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

55 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

66 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Algoma and Racine. Straight-line distance: 131.26 mi (211.24 km).

Algoma

#1 Algoma

City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population7,253
Coordinates44.6088900, -87.4325900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Steele Street (-87.433382, 44.608291)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 Algoma and Racine. The current time is 22:30:26.

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.