How far is Racine, WI from Saukville, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Saukville, WI is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
52.41 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.99 mi
74.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.99 mi
Kilometers
74.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.41 mi
Kilometers
84.35 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saukville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Saukville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
26.2 mi
00h 37m
To Saukville
26.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Saukville.

  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

    1214 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Green Bay Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Green Bay Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West Dekora Street

    675 ft · 25 sec · West Dekora Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dekora Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
35.9 mi · 68%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 16%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 8%
South Chicago Road
1.78 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
East Green Bay Avenue
0.63 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milwaukee
00h 37m from Racine
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Saukville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Saukville?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 26.2 miles from Racine and 26.2 miles from Saukville.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Saukville.

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 1.4 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 1.3 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 Saukville. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Saukville

#2 Saukville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates43.3816700, -87.9406500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Saukville (-87.94065, 43.38167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.65 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $5.30 $9.81 $19.62

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Saukville. The current time is 01:48:16.

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.