How far is Plymouth, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Plymouth, WI to Racine, WI is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
80.8 mi
01h 31m
Flight
71.32 mi
114.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.32 mi
Kilometers
114.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.8 mi
Kilometers
130.03 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-22T20:28
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
River Hills
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Plymouth
40.4 mi
00h 45m
To Racine
40.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    62 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Division Street

    131 m · 25 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    772 ft · 18 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 57

    49.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 57

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
54.2 mi · 67%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 16%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 11%
Eastern Avenue
1.62 mi · 2%
State Street
0.99 mi · 1%
North Mill Street
0.77 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Hills
00h 45m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Racine?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Plymouth and 40.4 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near River Hills

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 River Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 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 12.9 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 10.6 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 River Hills.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

51 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

66 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Racine. Straight-line distance: 71.32 mi (114.78 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates43.7486100, -87.9770400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-87.977041, 43.748728)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 Plymouth and Racine. The current time is 20:28:29.

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.