How far is Milford, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Milford, WI to Racine, WI is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
81.78 mi
01h 27m
Flight
59.74 mi
96.14 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Milford.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.74 mi
Kilometers
96.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.78 mi
Kilometers
131.61 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T22:42
Arrive Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Waukesha
WI

City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milford
40.9 mi
00h 43m
To Racine
40.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
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 Milford and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road Q

    1199 ft · 24 sec · County Road Q

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto County Road A

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road A

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road V

    105 m · 9 sec · County Road V

  4. 4

    Continue on East Tyranena Park Road

    3003 ft · 1 min · East Tyranena Park Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    823 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    44.1 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
44.6 mi · 55%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 15%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 11%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 5%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 5%
County Road A
2.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

44.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waukesha
00h 43m from Milford
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Milford 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 Milford to Racine?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Milford and 40.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Waukesha

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waukesha and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukesha.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

26 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

42 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

68 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Racine. Straight-line distance: 59.74 mi (96.14 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,135
Coordinates43.1008300, -88.8467700
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road Q (-88.846784, 43.100857)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.92 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.84 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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 Milford and Racine. The current time is 22:42:36.

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.