How far is Racine, WI from Big Bend, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Big Bend, WI is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
32.57 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.02 mi
38.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.02 mi
Kilometers
38.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.57 mi
Kilometers
52.42 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Bend
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Big Bend
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Yorkville
WI

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Racine
16.3 mi
00h 26m
To Big Bend
16.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Big Bend.

  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 2 toward State Highway 20

    34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 164

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 164

  16. 16

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Clark Street

    788 ft · 23 sec · Clark Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue

    155 m · 15 sec · Milwaukee Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jackson Parkway

    877 ft · 38 sec · Jackson Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 27%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 23%
State Highway 20
5.41 mi · 17%
State Highway 164
4.97 mi · 15%
Big Bend Drive
2.52 mi · 8%
State Highway 36
1.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

8.7 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorkville
00h 26m from Racine
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Big Bend?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Racine and 16.3 miles from Big Bend.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Yorkville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

34 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

76 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Big Bend. Straight-line distance: 24.02 mi (38.65 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Big Bend

#2 Big Bend

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,487
Coordinates42.8814000, -88.2067600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Big Bend (-88.20676, 42.8814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.34 $8.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.65 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.30 $6.10 $12.20

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 Big Bend. The current time is 22:37:41.

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.