How far is Racine, WI from New Holstein, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to New Holstein, WI is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.34 mi
02h 14m
Flight
85.9 mi
138.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.9 mi
Kilometers
138.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.43 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Holstein
Sun, May 31, 2:55 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sun, May 31, 5:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-05-31T12:40
Arrive New Holstein
Sun, May 31, 2:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Grafton
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Racine
47.7 mi
01h 07m
To New Holstein
47.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and New Holstein.

  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 left to continue on North-South Freeway

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

    38.2 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Water Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Water Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Water Street

    1762 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    137 m · 13 sec · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    2796 ft · 49 sec · Fremont Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    2675 ft · 45 sec · 7th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    741 ft · 13 sec · Calumet Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Calumet Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Calumet Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Wisconsin Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 57 North
38.2 mi · 40%
North-South Freeway
36.9 mi · 39%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 9%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 4%
Calumet Street
3 mi · 3%
South Chicago Road
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WI 57 North

Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

38.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
01h 07m from Racine
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near New Holstein.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to New Holstein?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Racine and 47.7 miles from New Holstein.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near New Holstein.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

32 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

42 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

52 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

63 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and New Holstein. Straight-line distance: 85.9 mi (138.25 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
New Holstein

#2 New Holstein

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

Population1,483
Coordinates43.9499900, -88.0842600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: New Holstein (-88.08426, 43.94999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and New Holstein. The current time is 12:40:22.

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.