How far is Darien, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Darien, WI to Racine, WI is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
56.28 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.76 mi
76.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.76 mi
Kilometers
76.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.57 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Darien
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darien
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Darien
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
Burlington
WI

Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Darien
27.8 mi
00h 34m
To Racine
28.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Darien and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    17 m · 4 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Wisconsin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Beloit Street

    570 ft · 18 sec · East Beloit Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Walworth Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Walworth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington

    49 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 11

    8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Burlington Bypass

    1539 ft · 24 sec · Burlington Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    662 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Highway JS

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway JS

  13. 13

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    680 ft · 15 sec · Adams Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Street

    1520 ft · 45 sec · East State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Durand Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Durand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Browns Lake Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road BD

    61 m · 4 sec · County Road BD

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Darien 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
36 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walworth Street
14.5 mi · 26%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 16%
State Highway 11
8.45 mi · 15%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 13%
Plank Road
6.92 mi · 12%
Browns Lake Drive
2.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Walworth Street

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 34m from Darien
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Darien 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 Darien to Racine?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Darien and 28.5 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

31 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

49 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

59 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darien and Racine. Straight-line distance: 47.76 mi (76.87 km).

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#1 Darien

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population1,710
Coordinates42.6016800, -88.7076000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fremont Street (-88.707625, 42.601712)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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 Darien and Racine. The current time is 20:26:05.

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.