How far is Black Creek, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Black Creek, WI to Racine, WI is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
148.81 mi
02h 30m
Flight
125.54 mi
202.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.54 mi
Kilometers
202.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.81 mi
Kilometers
239.49 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, May 31, 1:04 PM CDT
Return by in Black Creek
Sun, May 31, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Creek
2026-05-31T10:34
Arrive Racine
Sun, May 31, 1:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black Creek
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
Wayne
WI

Human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Black Creek
73.5 mi
01h 15m
To Racine
75.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Creek and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    11 m · 8 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Northland Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Black Creek 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
106 mi · 71%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 8%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 6%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
State Highway 47
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 56m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
01h 15m from Black Creek
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Black Creek 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 Black Creek to Racine?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Black Creek and 75.3 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

28 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

35 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

56 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Creek and Racine. Straight-line distance: 125.54 mi (202.03 km).

Black Creek

#1 Black Creek

Village in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.4774900, -88.4506600
Altitude239
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 State Street (-88.450661, 44.477425)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.88 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Creek and Racine. The current time is 10:34:06.

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.