How far is Saukville, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Saukville, WI to Racine, WI is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
54.38 mi
01h 02m
Flight
45.99 mi
74.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.99 mi
Kilometers
74.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.38 mi
Kilometers
87.52 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Return by in Saukville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saukville
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saukville
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
Milwaukee
WI

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

From Saukville
27.2 mi
00h 31m
To Racine
27.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Saukville and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Dekora Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · West Dekora Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Green Bay Avenue

    2862 ft · 1 min · East Green Bay Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 43 South, WI 57 South

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    26.3 mi · 34 min

  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 Saukville 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
29.8 mi · 55%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 24%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 17%
State Street
0.99 mi · 2%
East Green Bay Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Continue straight

26.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milwaukee
00h 31m from Saukville
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saukville 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 Saukville to Racine?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Saukville and 27.2 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 2.4 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 4.6 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 2.3 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 Milwaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

1 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

36 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

81 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saukville and Racine. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 km).

Saukville

#1 Saukville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates43.3816700, -87.9406500
Altitude231
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 Dekora Street (-87.940643, 43.3817)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 Saukville and Racine. The current time is 22:43:10.

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.