How far is Sturtevant, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Sturtevant, WI to Racine, WI is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
7.52 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.99 mi
9.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.99 mi
Kilometers
9.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.52 mi
Kilometers
12.11 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in Sturtevant
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturtevant
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sturtevant
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 Sturtevant
3.6 mi
00h 08m
To Racine
3.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
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 Sturtevant and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 90th Street

    30 m · 10 sec · 90th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Durand Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Durand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Green Bay Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Green Bay Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lathrop Avenue

    1431 ft · 43 sec · Lathrop Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kinzie Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Kinzie Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 6th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street

    42 m · 5 sec · 7th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street

    1591 ft · 58 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 Sturtevant 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
173.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durand Avenue
2.06 mi · 27%
South Green Bay Road
1.53 mi · 20%
Kinzie Avenue
1.15 mi · 15%
Washington Avenue
1 mi · 13%
West 6th Street
0.85 mi · 11%
7th Street
0.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Durand Avenue

Turn left onto Durand Avenue

2.06 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood Park
00h 08m from Sturtevant
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sturtevant 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 Sturtevant to Racine?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 3.6 miles from Sturtevant and 3.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sturtevant and Mostly 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 Sturtevant and Racine. Straight-line distance: 5.99 mi (9.64 km).

Sturtevant

#1 Sturtevant

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population6,637
Coordinates42.6980700, -87.8945200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.894536, 42.698065)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.01 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.54 gal · 2.02 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.65 $1.26 $2.51
Diesel $5.30 $1.43 $2.86

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 Sturtevant and Racine. The current time is 19:48:51.

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.