How far is Kaukauna, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Kaukauna, WI to Racine, WI is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.86 mi
02h 25m
Flight
110 mi
177.02 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Kaukauna.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
110 mi
Kilometers
177.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.86 mi
Kilometers
212.21 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Kaukauna
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kaukauna
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kaukauna
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
Wayne
WI

Human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kaukauna
70.5 mi
01h 12m
To Racine
61.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 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 Kaukauna and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    2549 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Street

    1458 ft · 30 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ryan Street

    1497 ft · 41 sec · Ryan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Debruin Road

    3109 ft · 1 min · Debruin Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road CE

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE

  9. 9

    Continue on East College Avenue

    568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1731 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  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 Kaukauna 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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
101 mi · 77%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 9%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 7%
Tri-County Expressway
6.41 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
County Road CE
3.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

98.9 mi · 01h 50m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
01h 12m from Kaukauna
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna to Racine?

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Kaukauna and 61.5 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

28 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

35 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

56 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kaukauna and Racine. Straight-line distance: 110 mi (177.02 km).

Kaukauna

#1 Kaukauna

Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population1,341
Coordinates44.2780400, -88.2720500
Altitude200
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 Avenue (-88.272074, 44.278057)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 Kaukauna and Racine. The current time is 04:59:18.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.