How far is Delafield, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Delafield, WI to Racine, WI is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
52.6 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.02 mi
62.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.6 mi
Kilometers
84.65 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Delafield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delafield
2026-04-23T01:31
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delafield
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
Greenfield
WI

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

From Delafield
26.3 mi
00h 29m
To Racine
26.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°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 Delafield and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    2006 ft · 42 sec · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    812 ft · 22 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    18.1 mi · 20 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  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 Delafield 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
18.1 mi · 34%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 23%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 17%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 8%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 8%
I 41 South
1.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

18.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 29m from Delafield
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delafield 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 Delafield to Racine?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Delafield and 26.3 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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 Greenfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 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 3.8 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 6.8 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 Greenfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

7 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

11 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delafield and Racine. Straight-line distance: 39.02 mi (62.8 km).

Delafield

#1 Delafield

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

Population8,935
Coordinates43.0608400, -88.4037100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-88.403709, 43.060865)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

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 Delafield and Racine. The current time is 01:31:53.

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.