How far is Racine, WI from Sheboygan, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Sheboygan, WI is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
82.18 mi
01h 48m
Flight
70.89 mi
114.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.89 mi
Kilometers
114.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.18 mi
Kilometers
132.26 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheboygan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T05:43
Arrive Sheboygan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
41.1 mi
00h 54m
To Sheboygan
41.1 mi
00h 54m

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
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    1866 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 28

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Business Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Business Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    129 m · 26 sec · North 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
62.4 mi · 76%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 10%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 5%
South Chicago Road
1.78 mi · 2%
South Business Drive
1.62 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 54m from Racine
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny near Sheboygan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Racine and 41.1 miles from Sheboygan.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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 Thiensville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 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
Cedarburg City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Cedarburg City Hall

Cedarburg , WI
W63n645 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews County government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 13.3 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 Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Sheboygan. Straight-line distance: 70.89 mi (114.08 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Sheboygan

City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,755
Coordinates43.7508300, -87.7145300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Sheboygan (-87.71453, 43.75083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.98 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
5.8 gal · 21.96 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.65 $13.50 $26.99
Diesel $5.30 $15.38 $30.76

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 Sheboygan. The current time is 05:43:23.

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.