How far is Racine, WI from Wind Point, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Wind Point, WI is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.87 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.12 mi
6.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.12 mi
Kilometers
6.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.87 mi
Kilometers
7.83 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wind Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T07:57
Arrive Wind Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Racine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elmwood Park
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Racine
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Wind Point
2.4 mi
00h 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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Wind Point.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Four Mile Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Four Mile Road

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Four Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.06 mi · 84%
Four Mile Road
0.79 mi · 16%
7th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

4.06 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood Park
00h 05m from Racine
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Wind Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Wind Point?

The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Racine and 2.4 miles from Wind Point.

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

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

7 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

29 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

69 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Wind Point. Straight-line distance: 4.12 mi (6.63 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Wind Point

#2 Wind Point

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population1,685
Coordinates42.7844600, -87.7661900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Wind Point (-87.76619, 42.78446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.65 L · about $0.64
Round trip
$1.28
0.34 gal · 1.3 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.64 $1.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.72 $1.45
Premium $4.65 $0.79 $1.58
Diesel $5.30 $0.90 $1.80

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 Wind Point. The current time is 07:57:24.

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.