How far is Racine, WI from Chilton, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Chilton, WI is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
102.73 mi
02h 26m
Flight
92.01 mi
148.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.01 mi
Kilometers
148.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.73 mi
Kilometers
165.32 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chilton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T06:40
Arrive Chilton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Saukville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
51.4 mi
01h 13m
To Chilton
51.3 mi
01h 13m

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
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on North-South Freeway

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

    38.2 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Water Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Water Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Water Street

    1762 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    137 m · 13 sec · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    2796 ft · 49 sec · Fremont Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    2675 ft · 45 sec · 7th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    741 ft · 13 sec · Calumet Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Calumet Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Calumet Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Calumet Drive

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Calumet Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Madison Street

    1733 ft · 1 min · South Madison Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 57 North
38.2 mi · 37%
North-South Freeway
36.9 mi · 36%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 8%
Calumet Drive
6.4 mi · 6%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 4%
Calumet Street
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WI 57 North

Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

38.2 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saukville
01h 13m from Racine
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny near Chilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Saukville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Racine and 51.3 miles from Chilton.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saukville

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

45 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

49 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

58 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Chilton. Straight-line distance: 92.01 mi (148.08 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Chilton

City in Calumet County, Wisconsin

Population1,114
Coordinates44.0288800, -88.1628800
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Chilton (-88.16288, 44.02888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.72 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
7.24 gal · 27.44 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.40 $30.79
Premium $4.65 $16.85 $33.69
Diesel $5.30 $19.20 $38.40

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 Chilton. The current time is 06:40:01.

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.