How far is Pell Lake, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Pell Lake, WI to Racine, WI is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
41.01 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.67 mi
50.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.01 mi
Kilometers
66 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Pell Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pell Lake
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pell Lake
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
Browns Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Pell Lake
24 mi
00h 28m
To Racine
17 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°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 Pell Lake and Racine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pell Lake and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on Wisteria Road

    91 m · 13 sec · Wisteria Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Moss

    2637 ft · 2 min · Moss

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pell Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Pell Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left

    576 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    681 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120

    3 m · 1 sec · State Highway 120

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 120

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 36

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1853 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Burlington Bypass

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Burlington Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    1182 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Plank Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road BD

    61 m · 4 sec · County Road BD

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pell Lake 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
30 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 21%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 18%
Burlington Bypass
7.41 mi · 18%
Pell Lake Drive
6.66 mi · 16%
State Highway 36
6.21 mi · 15%
Plank Road
5.77 mi · 14%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Browns Lake
00h 28m from Pell Lake
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pell Lake 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 Pell Lake to Racine?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 24 miles from Pell Lake and 17 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Browns Lake

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

27 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

46 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

63 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pell Lake and Racine. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.96 km).

Pell Lake

#1 Pell Lake

Census designated place

Population3,722
Coordinates42.5380700, -88.3509300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Wisteria Road (-88.35093, 42.53805)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 Pell Lake and Racine. The current time is 21:33:35.

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.