How far is Dayton, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Dayton, WI to Racine, WI is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Racine.
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Start on Dayton Street
66 m · 14 sec · Dayton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
8.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1432 ft · 49 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 92
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
7 m · 2 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
1651 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 59
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Menhall Drive
1157 ft · 39 sec · Menhall Drive
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Continue on West Fulton Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · West Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N
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Continue on East County Road N
1180 ft · 22 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on East County Road N
567 ft · 19 sec · East County Road N
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Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on High Drive
3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Racine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 59
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 59
11.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dayton 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 Dayton to Racine?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Dayton and 47.1 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Racine. Straight-line distance: 88.03 mi (141.67 km).
#1 Dayton
Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 2,681 |
| Coordinates | 42.8269500, -89.5131800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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