How far is Friendship, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Friendship, WI to Racine, WI is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
171.98 mi
02h 55m
Flight
133.55 mi
214.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.55 mi
Kilometers
214.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.98 mi
Kilometers
276.78 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Friendship
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friendship
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friendship
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
Deerfield
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Friendship
85.9 mi
01h 27m
To Racine
86.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 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 Friendship and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    46 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 13

    23.5 mi · 32 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 16

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendship 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 37%
State Highway 16
48.9 mi · 28%
State Highway 13
23.5 mi · 14%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 7%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield
01h 27m from Friendship
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Friendship 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 Friendship to Racine?

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Friendship and 86.1 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Friendship and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Deerfield

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

26 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friendship and Racine. Straight-line distance: 133.55 mi (214.92 km).

Friendship

#1 Friendship

Village in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population2,632
Coordinates43.9705300, -89.8167900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.816973, 43.97053)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.82 $51.63
Premium $4.65 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $5.30 $32.20 $64.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Friendship and Racine. The current time is 23:41:16.

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.