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

The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Racine, WI is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.98 mi
03h 10m
Flight
153.22 mi
246.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.22 mi
Kilometers
246.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.98 mi
Kilometers
313.79 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Thu, Apr 16, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Whitefish Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish Bay
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Racine
Thu, Apr 16, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish Bay
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newton
WI

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Whitefish Bay
97.4 mi
01h 35m
To Racine
97.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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 the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Whitefish Bay Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 57

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 42/57

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

    8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 57

    33.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    118.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
119 mi · 61%
State Highway 57
38.5 mi · 20%
North-South Freeway
13.2 mi · 7%
State Highway 42/57
10.8 mi · 6%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 5%
Whitefish Bay Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
01h 35m from Whitefish Bay
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Whitefish Bay and Areas Of Fog 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 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Whitefish Bay and 97.6 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Whitefish Bay and Areas Of Fog near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

10 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

27 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

62 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

62 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Racine. Straight-line distance: 153.22 mi (246.58 km).

Whitefish Bay

#1 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population13,770
Coordinates44.9058300, -87.2173200
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.217319, 44.905786)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish Bay and Racine. The current time is 02:48:19.

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.