How far is Racine, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Whitefish Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Whitefish Bay.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn straight
538 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
2802 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
11.6 mi · 17 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hampton Avenue East
1692 ft · 57 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Port Washington Road
132 m · 15 sec · North Port Washington Road
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Turn right onto West Hampton Avenue
2641 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Avenue
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Continue on East Hampton Road
102 m · 19 sec · East Hampton Road
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Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard
1473 ft · 56 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Marlborough Drive
16 m · 2 sec · North Marlborough Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Marlborough Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Whitefish Bay.
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.
North-South Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 Whitefish Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Whitefish Bay?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Racine and 16.8 miles from Whitefish Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Creek.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 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 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,110 |
| Coordinates | 43.1133400, -87.9000900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.90009, 43.11334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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