How far is Racine, WI from Monroe, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Monroe, WI is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
106.64 mi
02h 33m
Flight
94.67 mi
152.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.67 mi
Kilometers
152.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.64 mi
Kilometers
171.62 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Darien
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Racine
53.2 mi
01h 16m
To Monroe
53.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward the route

    67 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East State Street

    1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Street

    720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

    2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 28 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 81

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 81

  36. 36

    Turn left onto State Highway 11

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 11

  37. 37

    Turn left onto County Highway KK

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway KK

  38. 38

    Continue on 13th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 13th Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Avenue

    86 m · 15 sec · 20th Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    939 ft · 43 sec · 12th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 17th Avenue

    104 m · 17 sec · 17th Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    9 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
45.3 mi · 43%
State Highway 81
15.3 mi · 14%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 8%
Washington Avenue
8.59 mi · 8%
Plank Road
6.93 mi · 7%
East Liberty Avenue
4.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
01h 16m from Racine
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Racine and 53.4 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

26 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

27 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

67 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 94.67 mi (152.36 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Monroe

City in and the county seat of Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,236
Coordinates42.6011200, -89.6384500
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Monroe (-89.63845, 42.60112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.24 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.52 gal · 28.48 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.65 $17.50 $35.00
Diesel $5.30 $19.94 $39.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Monroe. The current time is 00:47:23.

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.