How far is North Prairie, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from North Prairie, WI to Racine, WI is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.62 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.67 mi
55.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.67 mi
Kilometers
55.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.62 mi
Kilometers
65.37 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in North Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Prairie
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Prairie
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
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From North Prairie
20.4 mi
00h 30m
To Racine
20.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
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 North Prairie and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Prairie and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1384 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway E

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway E

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway EE

    3 mi · 7 min · County Highway EE

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road I

    2275 ft · 50 sec · County Road I

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway NN

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway NN

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Rochester Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Rochester Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 83

    1511 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 42 sec · High Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring 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 North Prairie 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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 22%
Washington Avenue
7.59 mi · 19%
Northwest Highway
5.92 mi · 15%
State Highway 20
5.38 mi · 13%
County Highway EE
3 mi · 7%
North Rochester Street
2.82 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

8.69 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 30m from North Prairie
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Prairie 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 North Prairie to Racine?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from North Prairie and 20.1 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Prairie and Racine. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.8 km).

North Prairie

#1 North Prairie

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population2,236
Coordinates42.9344600, -88.4053700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.405431, 42.934526)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 North Prairie and Racine. The current time is 22:35:47.

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.