How far is Barton, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Barton, WI to Racine, WI is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
68.31 mi
01h 16m
Flight
53.48 mi
86.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.48 mi
Kilometers
86.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.31 mi
Kilometers
109.93 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Tue, May 5, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Barton
Tue, May 5, 8:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barton
2026-05-05T18:02
Arrive Racine
Tue, May 5, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barton
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
West Allis
WI

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

From Barton
33.4 mi
00h 38m
To Racine
34.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Barton and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    113 m · 20 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barton Avenue

    1649 ft · 1 min · Barton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North 8th Avenue

    1079 ft · 43 sec · North 8th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 45 South: Milwaukee

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Bend Freeway

    35.7 mi · 43 min · West Bend Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barton 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
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bend Freeway
35.7 mi · 52%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 17%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 13%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 6%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Bend Freeway

Merge slight left onto West Bend Freeway

35.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Allis
00h 38m from Barton
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Barton 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 Barton to Racine?

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

West Allis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Barton and 34.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Barton and Chance Rain Showers near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near West Allis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Allis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Allis.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

34 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

82 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barton and Racine. Straight-line distance: 53.48 mi (86.07 km).

Barton

#1 Barton

Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,702
Coordinates43.4436100, -88.1806500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Street (-88.180833, 43.443706)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Barton and Racine. The current time is 18:02:39.

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.