How far is Racine, WI from Fort Atkinson, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Fort Atkinson, WI is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Fort Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Fort Atkinson.
-
1
Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
-
2
Turn left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
-
9
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20
34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
-
14
Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive
-
15
Continue on South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
-
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
-
17
Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive
-
18
Continue on High Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive
-
19
Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
-
20
Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
-
21
Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
-
22
Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
-
23
Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
-
24
Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
-
25
Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
-
26
Continue on South Main Street
1393 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Fort Atkinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Racine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Fort Atkinson?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Racine and 31.3 miles from Fort Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Racine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Atkinson.
Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake
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 Potter Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Fort Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 55.23 mi (88.88 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 Fort Atkinson
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 12,372 |
| Coordinates | 42.9288900, -88.8370500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Atkinson (-88.83705, 42.92889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
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 · May 07, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.