How far is New Holstein, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from New Holstein, WI to Racine, WI is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.53 mi
01h 49m
Flight
85.9 mi
138.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.9 mi
Kilometers
138.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.53 mi
Kilometers
156.96 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sun, May 31, 12:55 PM CDT
Return by in New Holstein
Sun, May 31, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Holstein
2026-05-31T11:05
Arrive Racine
Sun, May 31, 12:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Holstein
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 New Holstein
48.7 mi
00h 54m
To Racine
48.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Holstein and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Holstein and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on Wisconsin Avenue

    25 m · 10 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Milwaukee Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Milwaukee Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    741 ft · 13 sec · Calumet Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto 7th Street

    2675 ft · 50 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fremont Street

    2796 ft · 49 sec · Fremont Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    137 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto East Water Street

    1751 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 57

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 57

  11. 11

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 57

    49.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 57

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Holstein 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
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
64.6 mi · 66%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 13%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 9%
East Water Street
3.8 mi · 4%
Milwaukee Drive
3 mi · 3%
State Street
0.99 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 54m from New Holstein
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Holstein and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Holstein to Racine?

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 48.7 miles from New Holstein and 48.8 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Holstein and Mostly Sunny 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 New Holstein and Racine. Straight-line distance: 85.9 mi (138.25 km).

New Holstein

#1 New Holstein

Fourth-class city in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,483
Coordinates43.9499900, -88.0842600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Wisconsin Avenue (-88.084259, 43.94977)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $12.97
Round trip
$25.94
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.97 $25.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.63 $29.26
Premium $4.65 $16.01 $32.02
Diesel $5.30 $18.25 $36.49

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Holstein and Racine. The current time is 11:05:54.

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.