How far is West Allis, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Racine, WI is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
33.74 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.07 mi
37.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.74 mi
Kilometers
54.3 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Racine
18.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°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 West Allis and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · South 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 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 West Allis 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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 35%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 27%
South 76th Street
3.84 mi · 11%
Airport Freeway
2.82 mi · 8%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 4%
State Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 22m from West Allis
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Allis 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 West Allis to Racine?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from West Allis and 18.3 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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 Caledonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 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 11.9 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 13.3 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 Caledonia.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Racine. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.12 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
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 Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 West Allis and Racine. The current time is 19:40:20.

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.