How far is Richmond, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Richmond, WI to Racine, WI is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
51.62 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.06 mi
78.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.06 mi
Kilometers
78.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.62 mi
Kilometers
83.08 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Mon, Jun 1, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Mon, Jun 1, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-06-01T00:00
Arrive Racine
Mon, Jun 1, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Honey Creek
WI

Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America

From Richmond
28.5 mi
00h 35m
To Racine
23.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Road

    39 m · 12 sec · Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway A

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway A

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway P

    3.4 mi · 5 min · County Highway P

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kettle Moraine Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kettle Moraine Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway O

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Highway O

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  11. 11

    Continue on High Drive

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
29 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
16.9 mi · 33%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 17%
Washington Avenue
7.59 mi · 15%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
3.99 mi · 8%
High Drive
3.89 mi · 8%
County Highway A
3.82 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

8.69 mi · 00h 15m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Honey Creek
00h 35m from Richmond
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Honey Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Richmond and 23.2 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Honey Creek

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

33 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

38 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

56 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Racine. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Human settlement in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,905
Coordinates42.7147300, -88.7492700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Road (-88.749278, 42.71473)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.65 $8.47 $16.94
Diesel $5.30 $9.65 $19.31

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Racine. The current time is 00:00:05.

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.