How far is Racine, WI from McFarland, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to McFarland, WI is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
102.36 mi
02h 10m
Flight
78.83 mi
126.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.83 mi
Kilometers
126.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.36 mi
Kilometers
164.73 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McFarland
Tue, May 5, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Tue, May 5, 8:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-05-05T16:14
Arrive McFarland
Tue, May 5, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Delafield
WI

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
51.1 mi
01h 05m
To McFarland
51.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 20 sec · Hamilton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    538 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2802 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    49.3 mi · 53 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway N

    61 m · 4 sec · County Highway N

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    156 m · 9 sec · County Highway N

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    28 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Highway N

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway N

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Fieldview Road

    1201 ft · 24 sec · Fieldview Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto County Road MN

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN

  28. 28

    Continue on County Highway MN

    2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN

  29. 29

    Continue on Broadhead Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Exchange Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Exchange Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
59.5 mi · 58%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 8%
I 41 North
6.4 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 4%
North-South Freeway
4.45 mi · 4%
County Highway N
4.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delafield
01h 05m from Racine
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Racine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Racine and 51.3 miles from McFarland.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Racine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.

Stop Ideas Near Delafield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 78.83 mi (126.87 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: McFarland (-89.28984, 43.0125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and McFarland. The current time is 16:14:39.

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.