How far is Somers, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Somers, WI to Racine, WI is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.33 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.78 mi
14.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.78 mi
Kilometers
14.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.33 mi
Kilometers
18.24 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somers
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elmwood Park
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Somers
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Racine
5.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Green Bay Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Green Bay Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 31

    1816 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 31

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 32

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32

  7. 7

    Continue on Racine Street

    110 m · 12 sec · Racine Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 24th Street

    1611 ft · 44 sec · 24th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Park Drive

    1536 ft · 43 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Caron Butler Drive

    146 m · 13 sec · Caron Butler Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somers and Racine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
3.06 mi · 27%
12th Street
1.73 mi · 15%
Green Bay Road
1.72 mi · 15%
Wisconsin Avenue
1.5 mi · 13%
Highway 32
1.37 mi · 12%
Sheridan Road
0.95 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

County Line Road

Turn right onto County Line Road

3.06 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood Park
00h 09m from Somers
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somers 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 Somers to Racine?

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Somers and 5.6 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

7 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

29 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

69 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Racine. Straight-line distance: 8.78 mi (14.13 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population1,132
Coordinates42.6403000, -87.9103600
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Street (-87.910363, 42.640232)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.65 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $5.30 $2.12 $4.24

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 Somers and Racine. The current time is 00:06:23.

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.