How far is Racine, WI from Black Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Black Creek, WI is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 01m.
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.
Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Black Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Black Creek.
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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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive
36 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Continue on County Road A
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
11 m · 1 sec · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Black Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
79.4 mi · 01h 25m
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 Sunny near Black Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Black Creek?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Theresa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Racine and 72.4 miles from Black Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Sunny near Black Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Theresa
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 Theresa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Black Creek. Straight-line distance: 125.54 mi (202.03 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 Black Creek
Village in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.4774900, -88.4506600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Creek (-88.45066, 44.47749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
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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