How far is Oconomowoc, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Oconomowoc, WI to Racine, WI is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
60.07 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.99 mi
72.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.99 mi
Kilometers
72.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.68 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, May 2, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Oconomowoc
Sat, May 2, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oconomowoc
2026-05-02T03:17
Arrive Racine
Sat, May 2, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oconomowoc
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
Greenfield
WI

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

From Oconomowoc
30.1 mi
00h 34m
To Racine
30 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    1366 ft · 47 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wisconsin Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Wisconsin Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 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 Oconomowoc 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Wisconsin Avenue
16.6 mi · 28%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 20%
East-West Freeway
9.77 mi · 16%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 15%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 7%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Wisconsin Avenue

Continue straight

15.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 34m from Oconomowoc
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Oconomowoc and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oconomowoc to Racine?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Oconomowoc and 30 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Oconomowoc and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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 Greenfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 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 2.7 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 7.6 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 Greenfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

7 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

11 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oconomowoc and Racine. Straight-line distance: 44.99 mi (72.4 km).

Oconomowoc

#1 Oconomowoc

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,767
Coordinates43.1116700, -88.4992700
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-88.499471, 43.111664)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Oconomowoc and Racine. The current time is 03:17:48.

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.