How far is Racine, WI from Porterfield, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Porterfield, WI is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Porterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Porterfield.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn straight
538 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
2802 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette
25.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, CTH Y: Peshtigo
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto French Street
1.3 km · 2 min · French Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
1850 ft · 59 sec · North Lake Street
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Continue on County Highway D
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway D
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Turn right onto County Highway E
1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto State Highway 64
152 m · 11 sec · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto County Highway E
3.5 mi · 9 min · County Highway E
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Turn right onto Rowe Road
71 m · 10 sec · Rowe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rowe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Porterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
97.5 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny near Porterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Porterfield?
The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Racine and 98.3 miles from Porterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny near Porterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Porterfield. Straight-line distance: 167.78 mi (270.02 km).
#1 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porterfield
Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,962 |
| Coordinates | 45.1544300, -87.7945500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porterfield (-87.79455, 45.15443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.52 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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