How far is Alto, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Alto, WI to Racine, WI is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
102.67 mi
01h 53m
Flight
83.14 mi
133.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.14 mi
Kilometers
133.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.67 mi
Kilometers
165.23 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Tue, May 5, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Alto
Tue, May 5, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alto
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive Racine
Tue, May 5, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alto
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
Richfield
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Alto
51.3 mi
00h 56m
To Racine
51.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road AS

    16 m · 1 sec · County Road AS

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road EE

    1 mi · 3 min · County Road EE

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road E

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road E

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 49

    531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2704 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alto 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
67.2 mi · 65%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 12%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 9%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.3 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 56m from Alto
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alto and Chance Rain Showers near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alto to Racine?

The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Alto and 51.3 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alto and Chance Rain Showers near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

33 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alto and Racine. Straight-line distance: 83.14 mi (133.8 km).

Alto

#1 Alto

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,063
Coordinates43.6766500, -88.7951100
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road AS (-88.79532, 43.67665)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.71 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
7.24 gal · 27.42 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.40 $30.79
Premium $4.65 $16.85 $33.69
Diesel $5.30 $19.20 $38.40

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alto and Racine. The current time is 03:38:54.

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.