How far is Kiel, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Kiel, WI to Racine, WI is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
93.54 mi
01h 44m
Flight
82.95 mi
133.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.95 mi
Kilometers
133.49 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.54 mi
Kilometers
150.54 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Kiel
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kiel
2026-05-12T21:29
Arrive Racine
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kiel
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
Grafton
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Kiel
46.8 mi
00h 52m
To Racine
46.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

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 Kiel and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Street

    1695 ft · 31 sec · Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    137 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Water Street

    1751 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 57

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 57

  7. 7

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 57

    49.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 57

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kiel 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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
64.6 mi · 69%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 14%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 10%
East Water Street
3.8 mi · 4%
State Street
0.99 mi · 1%
North Mill Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

49.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 52m from Kiel
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kiel 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 Kiel to Racine?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Kiel and 46.8 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

32 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

42 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

52 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

63 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kiel and Racine. Straight-line distance: 82.95 mi (133.49 km).

Kiel

#1 Kiel

City in Wisconsin, USA

Population3,483
Coordinates43.9124900, -88.0356500
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: Fremont Street (-88.035651, 43.912461)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kiel and Racine. The current time is 21:29:44.

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.