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

The driving distance from Racine, WI to New London, WI is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
140.5 mi
02h 53m
Flight
124.72 mi
200.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.72 mi
Kilometers
200.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.5 mi
Kilometers
226.12 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Tue, Jun 2, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Tue, Jun 2, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-06-02T02:05
Arrive New London
Tue, Jun 2, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Wayne
WI

Human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Racine
70.3 mi
01h 26m
To New London
70.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 45

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Beacon Avenue

    1650 ft · 35 sec · East Beacon Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Pearl Street

    1619 ft · 42 sec · South Pearl Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West North Water Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 44%
I 41 North
26.8 mi · 19%
US 45 North
18.9 mi · 13%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 6%
US Highway 45
7.1 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
124.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
01h 26m from Racine
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Racine and Sunny near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Racine and 70.3 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

28 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

35 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

56 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and New London. Straight-line distance: 124.72 mi (200.72 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 New London

City in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,435
Coordinates44.3927600, -88.7398300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: New London (-88.73983, 44.39276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.41
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.70 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.65 $23.08 $46.17
Diesel $5.30 $26.31 $52.62

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and New London. The current time is 02:05:31.

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.