How far is Delavan, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Delavan, WI to Racine, WI is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delavan and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delavan and Racine.
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Start on East Walworth Avenue
1104 ft · 38 sec · East Walworth Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
2200 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Geneva Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Geneva Street
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Turn left onto I 43 North
2567 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 11
8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on Burlington Bypass
1539 ft · 24 sec · Burlington Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
662 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway JS
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway JS
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Adams Street
680 ft · 15 sec · Adams Street
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Continue on East State Street
1520 ft · 45 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Durand Avenue
112 m · 7 sec · Durand Avenue
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Turn slight left
110 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto Browns Lake Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Browns Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Plank Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road BD
61 m · 4 sec · County Road BD
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delavan and Racine.
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.
Spring Street
Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.69 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Delavan 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 Delavan to Racine?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 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?
Browns Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Delavan and 27.3 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delavan and Partly Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near Browns Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Browns Lake.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delavan and Racine. Straight-line distance: 44.2 mi (71.13 km).
#1 Delavan
City in United States of America
| Population | 5,356 |
| Coordinates | 42.6330700, -88.6437100 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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