How far is Saint Peter, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Saint Peter, WI to Racine, WI is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
100.18 mi
01h 46m
Flight
81.7 mi
131.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.7 mi
Kilometers
131.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.18 mi
Kilometers
161.22 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peter
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peter
2026-10-15T13:26
Arrive Racine
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peter
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
Richfield
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Saint Peter
50 mi
00h 53m
To Racine
50.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peter and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road QQ

    909 ft · 27 sec · County Road QQ

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway WH

    2.6 mi · 6 min · County Highway WH

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 151

    7.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 151

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    2376 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peter 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 151
69 mi · 69%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 12%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 9%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 4%
County Highway WH
2.64 mi · 3%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 151

Merge slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 53m from Saint Peter
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Saint Peter and Rain Showers near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peter to Racine?

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Saint Peter and 50.1 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.53 one way or $29.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Saint Peter and Rain Showers near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

33 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and Racine. Straight-line distance: 81.7 mi (131.48 km).

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#1 Saint Peter

Situated in Fond du Lac County, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 1063 feet in east-central Wisconsin.

Population0
Coordinates43.8363800, -88.3414900
Altitude324
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 QQ (-88.342109, 43.836374)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $14.53
Round trip
$29.06
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $14.53 $29.06
Mid-grade $4.72 $16.64 $33.29
Premium $5.30 $18.69 $37.39
Diesel $6.19 $21.85 $43.71

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peter and Racine. The current time is 13:26:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.