How far is Racine, WI from Thiensville, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Thiensville, WI is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
43.89 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.69 mi
59.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.89 mi
Kilometers
70.64 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thiensville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Thiensville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Saint Francis
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Racine
21.9 mi
00h 34m
To Thiensville
21.9 mi
00h 34m

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
75°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 Thiensville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 24 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward East Brown Deer Road

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Brown Deer Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Green Bay Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Green Bay Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cedarburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1815 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    2401 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Freistadt Road

    576 ft · 22 sec · East Freistadt Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vernon Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Vernon Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vernon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
21.3 mi · 49%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 19%
West Ryan Road
3.99 mi · 9%
Cedarburg Road
2.5 mi · 6%
West Brown Deer Road
2.24 mi · 5%
South Chicago Road
1.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

16.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francis
00h 34m from Racine
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Thiensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Racine and 21.9 miles from Thiensville.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis

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 Saint Francis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 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 5.4 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 5.1 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 Saint Francis.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

5 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

88 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Thiensville. Straight-line distance: 36.69 mi (59.05 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Thiensville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates43.2375100, -87.9787000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Thiensville (-87.9787, 43.23751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 Thiensville. The current time is 01:44:49.

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.