How far is Racine, WI from Stoughton, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Stoughton, WI is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
83.43 mi
02h 11m
Flight
73.91 mi
118.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.91 mi
Kilometers
118.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.43 mi
Kilometers
134.27 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stoughton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Stoughton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
La Grange
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Racine
41.6 mi
01h 05m
To Stoughton
41.8 mi
01h 05m

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
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20

    34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  14. 14

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on High Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East County Road N

    1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N

  27. 27

    Continue on County Highway N

    10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  35. 35

    Continue on East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton

    7.4 mi · 12 min

  41. 41

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
0 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
16.9 mi · 20%
County Highway N
10.6 mi · 13%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 9%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 9%
US 51 North
7.36 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

County Highway N

Continue on County Highway N

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
01h 05m from Racine
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Partly Sunny near Stoughton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Racine and 41.8 miles from Stoughton.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

33 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Stoughton. Straight-line distance: 73.91 mi (118.95 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Stoughton

City in Wisconsin

Population13,218
Coordinates42.9169500, -89.2178900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Stoughton (-89.21789, 42.91695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 Stoughton. The current time is 00:55:27.

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.