How far is Racine, WI from Cicero, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Cicero, WI is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.49 mi
03h 19m
Flight
131.18 mi
211.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.18 mi
Kilometers
211.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.49 mi
Kilometers
248.62 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-05-12T17:35
Arrive Cicero
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lomira
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Racine
77.2 mi
01h 39m
To Cicero
77.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    538 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2802 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00

    71 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive

    36 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 47

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 47

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road VV

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road VV

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road X

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road X

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cicero Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Cicero Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cicero Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Cicero.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
79.4 mi · 51%
I 41 North
26.8 mi · 17%
State Highway 47
8.96 mi · 6%
Douglas Avenue
8.27 mi · 5%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

79.4 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lomira
01h 39m from Racine
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Rain Showers near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Cicero?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Racine and 77.2 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lomira

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

18 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

34 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

48 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 131.18 mi (211.11 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Civil town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population1,103
Coordinates44.5736000, -88.3873200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Cicero (-88.38732, 44.5736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.10
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.55 $41.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.65 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.30 $28.91 $57.81

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Cicero. The current time is 17:35:06.

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.