How far is Cicero, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Cicero, WI to Racine, WI is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
156.27 mi
02h 40m
Flight
131.18 mi
211.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.18 mi
Kilometers
211.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.27 mi
Kilometers
251.49 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Tue, May 12, 7:44 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-05-12T17:04
Arrive Racine
Tue, May 12, 7:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
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
Lomira
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Cicero
78.4 mi
01h 20m
To Racine
77.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cicero Road

    22 m · 8 sec · Cicero Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road X

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road X

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road VV

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road VV

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 47

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Northland Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero 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
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
106 mi · 68%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 8%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 6%
State Highway 47
8.96 mi · 6%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 56m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lomira
01h 20m from Cicero
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cicero 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 Cicero to Racine?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Cicero and 77.9 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Lomira

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

18 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

34 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

48 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Racine. Straight-line distance: 131.18 mi (211.11 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Civil town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population1,103
Coordinates44.5736000, -88.3873200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero Road (-88.387314, 44.573762)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.43 $46.87
Premium $4.65 $25.64 $51.29
Diesel $5.30 $29.23 $58.45

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Racine. The current time is 17:04:16.

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.