How far is Racine, WI from Ashford, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Ashford, WI is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
80.1 mi
01h 45m
Flight
66.45 mi
106.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.45 mi
Kilometers
106.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.1 mi
Kilometers
128.91 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashford
Fri, Apr 17, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-17T21:40
Arrive Ashford
Fri, Apr 17, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

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

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Racine
40 mi
00h 52m
To Ashford
40.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    26 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Lomira, Cambellsport

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Church Street

    842 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 67

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 67

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
26.8 mi · 33%
US 41 North
26 mi · 32%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 10%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 6%
North-South Freeway
4.45 mi · 6%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

26 mi · 00h 28m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 52m from Racine
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Racine and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ashford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Racine and 40.1 miles from Ashford.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Racine and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ashford.

Stop Ideas Near Butler

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 Butler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 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 9.7 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 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 Butler.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

22 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

72 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Ashford. Straight-line distance: 66.45 mi (106.94 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Ashford

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,764
Coordinates43.5869400, -88.3706600
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Ashford (-88.37066, 43.58694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Ashford. The current time is 21:40:45.

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.