How far is Rhine, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Rhine, WI to Racine, WI is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
87.64 mi
01h 37m
Flight
79.02 mi
127.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.02 mi
Kilometers
127.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.64 mi
Kilometers
141.05 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, May 30, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Rhine
Sat, May 30, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhine
2026-05-30T05:30
Arrive Racine
Sat, May 30, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhine
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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Rhine
43.8 mi
00h 48m
To Racine
43.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road MM

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road MM

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 57

  3. 3

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 57

    49.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 57

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
62.2 mi · 71%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 15%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 10%
State Street
0.99 mi · 1%
North Mill Street
0.77 mi · 1%
County Road MM
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

49.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 48m from Rhine
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rhine and Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Rhine and 43.8 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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 Thiensville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 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
Cedarburg City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Cedarburg City Hall

Cedarburg , WI
W63n645 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews County government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14 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 Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhine and Racine. Straight-line distance: 79.02 mi (127.17 km).

Rhine

#1 Rhine

Civil town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population2,173
Coordinates43.8627700, -87.9567600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road MM (-87.956753, 43.86251)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhine and Racine. The current time is 05:30:27.

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.