How far is Racine, WI from Darien, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Darien, WI is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 23m.
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.
Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Darien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Darien.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
3 m · 1 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 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 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
35 m · 2 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 3 toward the route
67 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road
8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Durand Avenue
844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue
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Continue on East State Street
1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Adams Street
720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Burlington Bypass
2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 11
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11
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Turn left
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Beloit Street
570 ft · 19 sec · East Beloit Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Street
153 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Street
17 m · 2 sec · East Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Darien.
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.
State Highway 11
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 14m
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 Racine and Sunny near Darien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Darien?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Racine and 28 miles from Darien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Sunny near Darien.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Darien. Straight-line distance: 47.76 mi (76.87 km).
#1 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darien
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,710 |
| Coordinates | 42.6016800, -88.7076000 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darien (-88.7076, 42.60168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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
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