How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Racine, WI is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
35.64 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.4 mi
44.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.36 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, May 21, 4:49 PM CDT
Return by in Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish Bay
2026-05-21T16:01
Arrive Racine
Thu, May 21, 4:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish Bay
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
Oak Creek
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Whitefish Bay
17.8 mi
00h 23m
To Racine
17.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on North Marlborough Drive

    16 m · 4 sec · North Marlborough Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard

    1473 ft · 55 sec · East Lexington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Hampton Road

    89 m · 12 sec · East Hampton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Hampton Avenue

    3078 ft · 2 min · East Hampton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1182 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    10 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish Bay 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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
23.1 mi · 65%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 25%
State Street
0.99 mi · 3%
North Berkeley Boulevard
0.63 mi · 2%
East Hampton Avenue
0.58 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue on North-South Freeway

13 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Creek
00h 23m from Whitefish Bay
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay to Racine?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Whitefish Bay and 17.8 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek

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 Oak Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 9.9 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 11 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 Oak Creek.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

8 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

17 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

19 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

90 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Racine. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 km).

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#1 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,110
Coordinates43.1133400, -87.9000900
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: North Marlborough Drive (-87.900122, 43.113329)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish Bay and Racine. The current time is 16:01:24.

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.