How far is Racine, WI from Baileys Harbor, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Baileys Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Baileys Harbor.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn straight
538 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
2802 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on Egg Harbor Road
537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road
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Turn slight right
18.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto County Road F
121 m · 17 sec · County Road F
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Turn left onto School Lane
80 m · 19 sec · School Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Baileys Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
91.9 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny near Baileys Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Baileys Harbor?
The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Clover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Racine and 101.5 miles from Baileys Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny near Baileys Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Clover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Baileys Harbor. Straight-line distance: 164.89 mi (265.37 km).
#1 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baileys Harbor
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,048 |
| Coordinates | 45.0649900, -87.1242700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baileys Harbor (-87.12427, 45.06499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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