How far is Cedarburg, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Cedarburg, WI to Racine, WI is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
50.78 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.76 mi
65.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.76 mi
Kilometers
65.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.78 mi
Kilometers
81.72 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Cedarburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedarburg
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedarburg
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
Saint Francis
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Cedarburg
25.2 mi
00h 31m
To Racine
25.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    1517 ft · 35 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hamilton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Green Bay Road

    1532 ft · 51 sec · Green Bay Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pioneer Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Pioneer Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57: Milwaukee

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedarburg 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
22.5 mi · 44%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 26%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 18%
Pioneer Road
2.48 mi · 5%
State Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Hamilton Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francis
00h 31m from Cedarburg
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cedarburg and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Cedarburg and 25.5 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis

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 Saint Francis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 4.3 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 5.2 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 4.2 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 Saint Francis.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

5 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

88 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedarburg and Racine. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.59 km).

Cedarburg

#1 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
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: Washington Avenue (-87.987592, 43.296688)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.65 $8.33 $16.66
Diesel $5.30 $9.49 $18.99

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 Cedarburg and Racine. The current time is 05:46:35.

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.