How far is Racine, WI from Saint Francis, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Saint Francis, WI is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.08 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.35 mi
27.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.35 mi
Kilometers
27.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.71 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Francis
Sat, May 30, 5:07 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sat, May 30, 5:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-05-30T16:30
Arrive Saint Francis
Sat, May 30, 5:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Racine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oak Creek
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Racine
9.6 mi
00h 18m
To Saint Francis
9.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Saint Francis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Saint Francis.

  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

    3.6 mi · 7 min · South Chicago Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Forest Hill Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Forest Hill Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nicholson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Nicholson Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Bolivar Avenue

    784 ft · 40 sec · East Bolivar Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    609 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Saint Francis.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 43%
South Chicago Road
3.63 mi · 19%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
2.56 mi · 13%
Nicholson Avenue
2.52 mi · 13%
East Forest Hill Avenue
0.94 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Douglas Avenue

Turn right onto Douglas Avenue

8.27 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Creek
00h 18m from Racine
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Saint Francis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Saint Francis?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Racine and 9.6 miles from Saint Francis.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Saint Francis.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek

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 Oak Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 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 14 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 13.6 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 Oak Creek.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

8 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

17 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

19 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

90 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.93 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Saint Francis

#2 Saint Francis

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population9,725
Coordinates42.9675200, -87.8775800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Saint Francis (-87.87758, 42.96752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Saint Francis. The current time is 16:30:04.

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.