How far is Racine, WI from Ozaukee County, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Ozaukee County, WI is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
54.77 mi
01h 17m
Flight
47.09 mi
75.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.09 mi
Kilometers
75.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.15 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozaukee County
Tue, Oct 13, 3:09 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Tue, Oct 13, 4:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-10-13T13:51
Arrive Ozaukee County
Tue, Oct 13, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Milwaukee
WI

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

From Racine
27.4 mi
00h 38m
To Ozaukee County
27.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Ozaukee County.

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington

    928 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Green Bay Avenue

    1230 ft · 30 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue

    581 ft · 10 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue

    1018 ft · 17 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2693 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 33

  19. 19

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    1719 ft · 29 sec · West Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway LL

    66 m · 4 sec · County Highway LL

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway LL

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway LL

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Highway KK

    1677 ft · 49 sec · County Highway KK

  23. 23

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
35.9 mi · 65%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 15%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 7%
South Chicago Road
1.78 mi · 3%
County Highway LL
1.41 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

28.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milwaukee
00h 38m from Racine
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Racine and Sunny near Ozaukee County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Ozaukee County?

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Racine and 27.4 miles from Ozaukee County.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.98 one way or $15.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Racine and Sunny near Ozaukee County.

Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 0.8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 0.8 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milwaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

1 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

36 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

81 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Ozaukee County. Straight-line distance: 47.09 mi (75.78 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Ozaukee County

#2 Ozaukee County

County in Wisconsin, United States

Population90,043
Coordinates43.4030500, -87.8906300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Ozaukee County (-87.89063, 43.40305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.98
Round trip
$15.96
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $7.98 $15.96
Mid-grade $4.72 $9.12 $18.23
Premium $5.31 $10.25 $20.49
Diesel $6.19 $11.94 $23.88

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Ozaukee County. The current time is 13:51:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.