How far is River Hills, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from River Hills, WI to Racine, WI is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
39.77 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.77 mi
51.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.77 mi
Kilometers
51.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM CDT
Return by in River Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Hills
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Hills
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
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From River Hills
19.9 mi
00h 24m
To Racine
19.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Hills and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on West Heather Lane

    61 m · 9 sec · West Heather Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Spruce Road

    1045 ft · 38 sec · North Spruce Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1416 ft · 35 sec · West Brown Deer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee

    2561 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Hills 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
28 mi · 70%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 23%
State Street
0.99 mi · 2%
I 94 East Alternate
0.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.33 mi · 1%
CTH K
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

14.9 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 24m from River Hills
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving River Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from River Hills to Racine?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from River Hills and 19.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around River Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

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 Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9 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
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 8.9 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 Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Hills and Racine. Straight-line distance: 31.77 mi (51.13 km).

River Hills

#1 River Hills

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,575
Coordinates43.1741800, -87.9242500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: West Heather Lane (-87.924256, 43.173961)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between River Hills and Racine. The current time is 05:18:38.

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.