How far is Franksville, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Franksville, WI to Racine, WI is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.87 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.03 mi
11.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.03 mi
Kilometers
11.31 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.87 mi
Kilometers
12.66 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Franksville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franksville
2026-04-18T03:33
Arrive Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franksville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Wind Point
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Franksville
4 mi
00h 07m
To Racine
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Roberts Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Roberts Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franksville 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
15 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
189.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwestern Avenue
6.45 mi · 82%
State Street
0.99 mi · 13%
Main Street
0.33 mi · 4%
6th Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Wisconsin Avenue
0.05 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northwestern Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

3.45 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Point
00h 07m from Franksville
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franksville and 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 Franksville to Racine?

The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wind Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Franksville and 3.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franksville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Point

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

14 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

22 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

79 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franksville and Racine. Straight-line distance: 7.03 mi (11.31 km).

Franksville

#1 Franksville

Census designated place

Population1,846
Coordinates42.7600200, -87.9134100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.913409, 42.76002)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.11
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.06 $2.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.19 $2.38
Premium $4.65 $1.30 $2.61
Diesel $5.30 $1.49 $2.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franksville and Racine. The current time is 03:33:31.

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.