How far is Racine, WI from Algoma, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Algoma, WI is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.16 mi
03h 18m
Flight
131.26 mi
211.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.26 mi
Kilometers
211.24 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.16 mi
Kilometers
240.05 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algoma
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-19T01:38
Arrive Algoma
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oostburg
WI

Town in the south-western Netherlands

From Racine
74.6 mi
01h 39m
To Algoma
74.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
42°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    538 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2802 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Revere Drive

    1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North 18th Street

    2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive

    40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 42

    19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42

  26. 26

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 42

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42

  29. 29

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street

    1138 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lake Street

    980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street

    58 m · 11 sec · Steele Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Algoma.

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
87.9 mi · 59%
State Highway 42
28.2 mi · 19%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 6%
Memorial Drive
4.61 mi · 3%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 3%
Calumet Avenue
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oostburg
01h 39m from Racine
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Slight Chance Light Snow near Algoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oostburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Racine and 74.6 miles from Algoma.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Slight Chance Light Snow near Algoma.

Stop Ideas Near Oostburg

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

16 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

51 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

55 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

66 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Algoma. Straight-line distance: 131.26 mi (211.24 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Algoma

#2 Algoma

City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population7,253
Coordinates44.6088900, -87.4325900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Algoma (-87.43259, 44.60889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 Racine and Algoma. The current time is 01:38:24.

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.