How far is Racine, WI from Barton, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Barton, WI is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.52 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.48 mi
86.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.48 mi
Kilometers
86.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.52 mi
Kilometers
103.84 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barton
Tue, May 5, 8:54 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Tue, May 5, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-05-05T19:23
Arrive Barton
Tue, May 5, 8:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
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 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
Wauwatosa
WI

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

From Racine
32.2 mi
00h 45m
To Barton
32.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Bend Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · West Bend Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, WI 144: Washington Street

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    990 ft · 41 sec · North 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Barton Avenue

    1741 ft · 1 min · Barton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    113 m · 17 sec · Commerce Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    79 m · 12 sec · Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
26.8 mi · 42%
West Bend Freeway
11.1 mi · 17%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 13%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 7%
North-South Freeway
4.45 mi · 7%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

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

24.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wauwatosa
00h 45m from Racine
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Racine and Chance Rain Showers near Barton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Wauwatosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Racine and 32.2 miles from Barton.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Racine and Chance Rain Showers near Barton.

Stop Ideas Near Wauwatosa

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 Wauwatosa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 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 2.6 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 6.4 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 Wauwatosa.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

14 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

80 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Barton. Straight-line distance: 53.48 mi (86.07 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Barton

Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,702
Coordinates43.4436100, -88.1806500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Barton (-88.18065, 43.44361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Barton. The current time is 19:23:42.

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.