How far is Lannon, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Lannon, WI to Racine, WI is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
47.06 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.9 mi
56.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.9 mi
Kilometers
56.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.06 mi
Kilometers
75.74 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lannon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lannon
2026-04-18T21:09
Arrive Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lannon
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 Francis
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Lannon
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Racine
23.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    820 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Good Hope Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · West Good Hope Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Appleton Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 100 South

    1301 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Zoo Freeway

  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 Lannon 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
12.3 mi · 26%
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 25%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 19%
West Good Hope Road
4.66 mi · 10%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 9%
I 41 South
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

12.3 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francis
00h 29m from Lannon
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lannon and 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 Lannon to Racine?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Lannon and 23.5 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Francis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Francis.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

5 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

88 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lannon and Racine. Straight-line distance: 34.9 mi (56.17 km).

Lannon

#1 Lannon

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,284
Coordinates43.1461200, -88.1662000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.167042, 43.146371)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.65 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $5.30 $8.80 $17.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lannon and Racine. The current time is 21:09:24.

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.