How far is Racine, WI from Franksville, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Franksville, WI is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.07 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.03 mi
11.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.03 mi
Kilometers
11.31 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.07 mi
Kilometers
12.98 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franksville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Franksville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Racine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Wind Point
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Racine
4 mi
00h 07m
To Franksville
4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 18 sec · Hamilton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    48 m · 3 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Roberts Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Roberts Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwestern Avenue
5.72 mi · 71%
High Street
0.87 mi · 11%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 8%
Douglas Avenue
0.57 mi · 7%
Hamilton Street
0.19 mi · 2%
Roberts Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Northwestern Avenue

At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

3.1 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Point
00h 07m from Racine
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wind Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Racine and 4 miles from Franksville.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franksville.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Point

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

14 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

22 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

79 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Franksville. Straight-line distance: 7.03 mi (11.31 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Franksville

Census designated place

Population1,846
Coordinates42.7600200, -87.9134100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Franksville (-87.91341, 42.76002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Franksville. The current time is 03:37:04.

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.