How far is Racine, WI from Evansville, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.16 mi
02h 12m
Flight
77.03 mi
123.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.03 mi
Kilometers
123.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.16 mi
Kilometers
137.05 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-15T22:20
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
La Grange
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Racine
42.5 mi
01h 06m
To Evansville
42.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on High Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 59

    805 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2463 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    120 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    61 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Humes Road

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Humes Road

  35. 35

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Madison Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Madison Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
16.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 59
16.1 mi · 19%
Humes Road
15.1 mi · 18%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 9%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Humes Road

Turn right onto Humes Road

15.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
01h 06m from Racine
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Racine and 42.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

33 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 77.03 mi (123.96 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Evansville

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,556
Coordinates42.7802800, -89.2992800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Evansville (-89.29928, 42.78028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Evansville. The current time is 22:20:44.

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.