How far is Racine, WI from North Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to North Prairie, WI is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
40.92 mi
01h 11m
Flight
34.67 mi
55.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.67 mi
Kilometers
55.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.92 mi
Kilometers
65.85 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-18T22:46
Arrive North Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
20.4 mi
00h 35m
To North Prairie
20.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and North Prairie.

  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 2 toward State Highway 20

    34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  14. 14

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 40 sec · High Drive

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Northwest Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 83

    1511 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83

  20. 20

    Continue on South Rochester Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Rochester Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    158 m · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto County Highway NN

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway NN

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road I

    2275 ft · 45 sec · County Road I

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Highway EE

    3 mi · 7 min · County Highway EE

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway E

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway E

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1384 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 21%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 19%
Northwest Highway
5.92 mi · 14%
State Highway 20
5.41 mi · 13%
County Highway EE
3 mi · 7%
South Rochester Street
2.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

8.7 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 35m from Racine
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to North Prairie?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Racine and 20.5 miles from North Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and North Prairie. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.8 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
North Prairie

#2 North Prairie

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population2,236
Coordinates42.9344600, -88.4053700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: North Prairie (-88.40537, 42.93446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and North Prairie. The current time is 22:46:42.

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.