How far is Winchester, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Winchester, WI to Racine, WI is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
127.66 mi
02h 07m
Flight
110.93 mi
178.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.93 mi
Kilometers
178.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.66 mi
Kilometers
205.45 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, May 16, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Winchester
Sat, May 16, 3:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-05-16T10:45
Arrive Racine
Sat, May 16, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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
Saint Lawrence
WI

Saint Lawrence is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Winchester
63.8 mi
01h 03m
To Racine
63.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steeple Hill Drive

    12 m · 7 sec · Steeple Hill Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road II

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road II

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1951 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 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 Winchester 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 69%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 9%
County Road II
11.7 mi · 9%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
State Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 37m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Lawrence
01h 03m from Winchester
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winchester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winchester to Racine?

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Saint Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Winchester and 63.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winchester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Lawrence

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

43 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Racine. Straight-line distance: 110.93 mi (178.53 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,835
Coordinates44.1985900, -88.6648300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Steeple Hill Drive (-88.664797, 44.198591)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.14 $38.28
Premium $4.65 $20.94 $41.89
Diesel $5.30 $23.87 $47.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Winchester and Racine. The current time is 10:45:21.

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.