How far is Fairfield, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Fairfield, WI to Racine, WI is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.69 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.88 mi
81.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.88 mi
Kilometers
81.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.69 mi
Kilometers
94.45 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Tue, May 12, 6:47 PM CDT
Return by in Fairfield
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-05-12T17:37
Arrive Racine
Tue, May 12, 6:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
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
Burlington
WI

Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Fairfield
29 mi
00h 35m
To Racine
29.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bradford Town Hall Road

    12 m · 3 sec · East Bradford Town Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

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

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

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

    49 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 11

    8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  9. 9

    Continue on Burlington Bypass

    1539 ft · 24 sec · Burlington Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    662 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Highway JS

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway JS

  12. 12

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    680 ft · 15 sec · Adams Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Street

    1520 ft · 45 sec · East State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Durand Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Durand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Browns Lake Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road BD

    61 m · 4 sec · County Road BD

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield 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
35 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway C
15.5 mi · 26%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 15%
State Highway 11
8.45 mi · 14%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 13%
Plank Road
6.92 mi · 12%
Browns Lake Drive
2.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Highway C

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 35m from Fairfield
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Fairfield and 29.8 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

31 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

49 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

59 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Racine. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.88 km).

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#1 Fairfield

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Population1,104
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.7764900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bradford Town Hall Road (-88.776446, 42.633065)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Racine. The current time is 17:37:20.

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.