How far is Pittsfield, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, WI to Racine, WI is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
157.51 mi
02h 35m
Flight
131.48 mi
211.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.48 mi
Kilometers
211.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.51 mi
Kilometers
253.48 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, May 30, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Sat, May 30, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-30T02:43
Arrive Racine
Sat, May 30, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Sheboygan Falls
WI

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Pittsfield
78.7 mi
01h 17m
To Racine
78.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old 29 Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old 29 Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1750 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1653 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East

    2513 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
114 mi · 72%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 8%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 6%
Old 29 Drive
8.94 mi · 6%
WI 172 East
6.52 mi · 4%
I 41 South
3.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 07m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheboygan Falls
01h 17m from Pittsfield
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pittsfield and Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Sheboygan Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Pittsfield and 78.8 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sheboygan Falls

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

9 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

65 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Racine. Straight-line distance: 131.48 mi (211.59 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Civil town in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population2,814
Coordinates44.5994400, -88.2451000
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Old 29 Drive (-88.245165, 44.599154)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Racine. The current time is 02:43:22.

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.