How far is Racine, WI from Wilton, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Wilton, WI is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.78 mi
03h 55m
Flight
157.21 mi
253 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.21 mi
Kilometers
253 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.78 mi
Kilometers
307.03 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Wilton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
95.3 mi
01h 57m
To Wilton
95.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station

    762 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road HH

    2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH

  24. 24

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Flint Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  35. 35

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  36. 36

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    2577 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 71

    8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 71

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Main Street

    62 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 33%
I 39 North
58.7 mi · 31%
State Highway 71
13.8 mi · 7%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 7%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 4%
I 41 North
6.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 57m from Racine
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Sunny near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Racine and 95.5 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burke, 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 Burke.

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 157.21 mi (253 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wilton

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates43.8135800, -90.5279100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Wilton (-90.52791, 43.81358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.38 $50.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.25
Premium $4.65 $31.32 $62.64
Diesel $5.30 $35.70 $71.39

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 Wilton. The current time is 23:07:19.

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.