How far is Racine, WI from Beloit, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Beloit, WI is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
74.85 mi
01h 46m
Flight
65.26 mi
105.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.26 mi
Kilometers
105.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.85 mi
Kilometers
120.46 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beloit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Beloit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Racine
37.3 mi
00h 53m
To Beloit
37.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    67 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East State Street

    1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Street

    720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

    2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit

    1522 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2833 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    1442 ft · 54 sec · East Grand Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3047 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    1075 ft · 39 sec · Woodward Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Avenue

    155 m · 37 sec · White Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
39.4 mi · 53%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 12%
Washington Avenue
8.59 mi · 11%
Plank Road
6.93 mi · 9%
West Chestnut Street
2.54 mi · 3%
Browns Lake Drive
2.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 53m from Racine
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny near Beloit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Racine and 37.5 miles from Beloit.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny near Beloit.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 65.26 mi (105.03 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Beloit

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,716
Coordinates42.5083500, -89.0317800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 Racine and Beloit. The current time is 00:45:24.

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.