How far is Burke, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Burke, WI to Racine, WI is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
98.72 mi
01h 43m
Flight
80.67 mi
129.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.67 mi
Kilometers
129.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.72 mi
Kilometers
158.87 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM CDT
Return by in Burke
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burke
2026-04-22T18:33
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burke
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
Delafield
WI

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Burke
49.6 mi
00h 52m
To Racine
49.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Burke and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burke Road

    2704 ft · 1 min · Burke Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reiner Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Reiner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway T

    1 mi · 1 min · County Highway T

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto County Road TT

    2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road TT

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    3 m · 1 sec · County Highway N

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    152 m · 8 sec · County Highway N

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    30 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    156 m · 9 sec · County Highway N

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    58 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burke 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
32 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
59.5 mi · 60%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 12%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 9%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 4%
County Road TT
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

59.1 mi · 01h 04m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delafield
00h 52m from Burke
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burke 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 Burke to Racine?

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Burke and 49.1 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delafield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 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
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burke and Racine. Straight-line distance: 80.67 mi (129.83 km).

Burke

#1 Burke

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,445
Coordinates43.1358300, -89.2762300
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Burke Road (-89.27623, 43.135915)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Burke and Racine. The current time is 18:33:08.

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.