How far is Milton, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Milton, WI to Racine, WI is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
64.71 mi
01h 26m
Flight
59.01 mi
94.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.71 mi
Kilometers
104.14 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
East Troy
WI

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Milton
32.4 mi
00h 43m
To Racine
32.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Milton and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Rogers Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    1435 ft · 1 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkview Drive

    146 m · 19 sec · Parkview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East High Street

    553 ft · 17 sec · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Janesville Street

    1368 ft · 29 sec · South Janesville Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    3273 ft · 1 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    123 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  20. 20

    Continue on High Drive

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
38 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
0 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
16.9 mi · 26%
State Highway 59
11.5 mi · 18%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 14%
Washington Avenue
7.59 mi · 12%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 12%
High Drive
3.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 59

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

10 mi · 00h 14m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Troy
00h 43m from Milton
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to Racine?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

East Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Milton and 32.2 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

48 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Racine. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.97 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population3,126
Coordinates42.7755600, -88.9440000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers Street (-88.943861, 42.775493)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 Milton and Racine. The current time is 00:57:10.

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.