How far is Clinton, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Clinton, WI to Racine, WI is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
64.23 mi
01h 14m
Flight
56.22 mi
90.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.22 mi
Kilometers
90.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.23 mi
Kilometers
103.37 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

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

Town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Clinton
31.7 mi
00h 37m
To Racine
32.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Milwaukee Street

    6 m · 4 sec · Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    3236 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 140

    1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Road 140

    746 ft · 16 sec · South State Road 140

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington

    49 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 11

    8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Burlington Bypass

    1539 ft · 24 sec · Burlington Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    662 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Highway JS

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway JS

  13. 13

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    680 ft · 17 sec · Adams Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Street

    1520 ft · 49 sec · East State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Durand Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Durand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Browns Lake Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road BD

    61 m · 4 sec · County Road BD

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Racine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road 140
21.8 mi · 34%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 14%
State Highway 11
8.45 mi · 13%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 12%
Plank Road
6.92 mi · 11%
Browns Lake Drive
2.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South State Road 140

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyons
00h 37m from Clinton
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Racine?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Lyons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Clinton and 32.6 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyons

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

53 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

55 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Racine. Straight-line distance: 56.22 mi (90.48 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,446
Coordinates42.5577900, -88.8651100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee Street (-88.865106, 42.557774)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 Clinton and Racine. The current time is 19:23:37.

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.