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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20
34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive
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Continue on South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive
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Continue on High Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on East County Road N
1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East Fulton Street
2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street
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Turn right onto York Road
2500 ft · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Jenson Street
101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton
7.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
24 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Stoughton. Straight-line distance: 73.91 mi (118.95 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 Stoughton
City in Wisconsin
| Population | 13,218 |
| Coordinates | 42.9169500, -89.2178900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stoughton (-89.21789, 42.91695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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