How far is Rubicon, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Rubicon, WI to Racine, WI is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
70.01 mi
01h 23m
Flight
54.43 mi
87.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.43 mi
Kilometers
87.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.01 mi
Kilometers
112.67 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Rubicon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rubicon
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rubicon
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
Wauwatosa
WI

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

From Rubicon
35 mi
00h 41m
To Racine
35 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rome Road

    81 m · 17 sec · Rome Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road P

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road P

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60

    70 m · 7 sec · State Highway 60

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on West Sumner Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rubicon 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
31.3 mi · 45%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 17%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 13%
State Highway 60
4.7 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 6%
West Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

29.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wauwatosa
00h 41m from Rubicon
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rubicon and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Wauwatosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Rubicon and 35 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wauwatosa

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 Wauwatosa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 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
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 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 6.8 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 Wauwatosa.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

14 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

80 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rubicon and Racine. Straight-line distance: 54.43 mi (87.59 km).

Rubicon

#1 Rubicon

Town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,198
Coordinates43.3402800, -88.4576000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.457219, 43.340274)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 Rubicon and Racine. The current time is 22:40:19.

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.