How far is Fox Lake, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Fox Lake, WI to Racine, WI is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Lake and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake and Racine.
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Start on Spring Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Schoenfeld Road
6 mi · 9 min · Schoenfeld Road
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Turn left onto County Road B
1558 ft · 31 sec · County Road B
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Continue on Ganske Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ganske Road
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
143 m · 13 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2481 ft · 49 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 33
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Barstow Street
1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street
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Turn straight onto Vine Street
791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 45 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
1682 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
22 m · 4 sec · State 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 Fox Lake and Racine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 45m
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 Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake to Racine?
The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Fox Lake and 48.8 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fox Lake and Partly Sunny near Racine.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake and Racine. Straight-line distance: 81.07 mi (130.47 km).
#1 Fox Lake
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,738 |
| Coordinates | 43.5655400, -88.9065000 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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