How far is Stoughton, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Stoughton, WI to Racine, WI is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoughton and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton and Racine.
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Start on South 4th Street
24 m · 11 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 51
5.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 51
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Take the ramp straight
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, US 51 South: Janesville
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, WI 73, WI 106, I 39 Alternate: Edgerton
1776 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Jenson Street
101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street
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Turn right onto York Road
2500 ft · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N
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Continue on East County Road N
1180 ft · 22 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on East County Road N
567 ft · 19 sec · East County Road N
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Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on High Drive
3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoughton and Racine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway N
Turn left onto County Highway N
10.6 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Stoughton 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 Stoughton to Racine?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Stoughton and 39.7 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stoughton and Mostly Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Racine. Straight-line distance: 73.91 mi (118.95 km).
#1 Stoughton
City in Wisconsin
| Population | 13,218 |
| Coordinates | 42.9169500, -89.2178900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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