How far is Racine, WI from Somers, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Somers, WI is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Somers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Somers.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 7 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 14th Street
92 m · 11 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on Caron Butler Drive
146 m · 17 sec · Caron Butler Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Park Drive
1536 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive
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Continue on 24th Street
1611 ft · 50 sec · 24th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Racine Street
110 m · 10 sec · Racine Street
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Continue on Highway 32
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32
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Continue on Sheridan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 31
1936 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 31
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Continue on Green Bay Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn slight right
72 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Somers.
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.
County Line Road
Turn right onto County Line Road
3.06 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Somers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Somers?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Racine and 5.8 miles from Somers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Somers.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park
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 Elmwood Park.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Somers. Straight-line distance: 8.78 mi (14.13 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 Somers
Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,132 |
| Coordinates | 42.6403000, -87.9103600 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somers (-87.91036, 42.6403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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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