How far is Kewaunee, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Kewaunee, WI to Racine, WI is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kewaunee and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kewaunee and Racine.
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Start on Ellis Street
10 m · 3 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right
2313 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waldo Boulevard
33 m · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
2299 ft · 50 sec · North 18th Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1945 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on South 21st Street
3162 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1349 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Calumet Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn left
1797 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
81.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
1682 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
22 m · 4 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kewaunee and Racine.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Calumet Avenue
Merge slight left
81.7 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kewaunee 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 Kewaunee to Racine?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Kewaunee and 73.5 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kewaunee and Partly Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Grove.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kewaunee and Racine. Straight-line distance: 120.5 mi (193.92 km).
#1 Kewaunee
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,835 |
| Coordinates | 44.4583300, -87.5031400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.52 | $43.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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