How far is Racine, WI from Manitowoc, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Manitowoc, WI is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Manitowoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Manitowoc.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn straight
538 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
2802 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Manitowoc.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Sunny near Manitowoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Manitowoc?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 53.4 miles from Racine and 53.4 miles from Manitowoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Sunny near Manitowoc.
Stop Ideas Near Saukville
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 Saukville.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Manitowoc. Straight-line distance: 94.35 mi (151.84 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 Manitowoc
City in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 44.0886100, -87.6575800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manitowoc (-87.65758, 44.08861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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