How far is Racine, WI from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Elgin, IL is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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.
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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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Elgin.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 7 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 14th Street
92 m · 11 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on Caron Butler Drive
146 m · 17 sec · Caron Butler Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Park Drive
1536 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive
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Continue on 24th Street
1611 ft · 50 sec · 24th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Racine Street
110 m · 10 sec · Racine Street
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Continue on Highway 32
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32
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Continue on Sheridan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · County Line Road
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Turn left
2398 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
2327 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Casey Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Casey Road
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Continue on North Midlothian Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midlothian Road
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Turn right onto Peterson Road
2667 ft · 53 sec · Peterson Road
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Turn left onto Ivanhoe Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Schank Avenue
797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Barrington Road
2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight right
87 m · 5 sec
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Continue on New Sutton Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 25
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on IL 25
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Dundee Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
694 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Elgin.
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.
County Line Road
Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Elgin?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Racine and 34.9 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
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 Wilson.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 53.97 mi (86.85 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 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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