How far is Racine, WI from Delavan, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Delavan, WI is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50 mi
01h 18m
Flight
44.2 mi
71.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.2 mi
Kilometers
71.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50 mi
Kilometers
80.47 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Delavan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Browns Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Racine
24.9 mi
00h 39m
To Delavan
25 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    67 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East State Street

    1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Street

    720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

    2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Geneva Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Geneva Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto South 7th Street

    1300 ft · 47 sec · South 7th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1238 ft · 44 sec · East Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
15.9 mi · 32%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 17%
Washington Avenue
8.59 mi · 17%
Plank Road
6.93 mi · 14%
West Chestnut Street
2.54 mi · 5%
Browns Lake Drive
2.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

8.7 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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Browns Lake
00h 39m from Racine
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Delavan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 24.9 miles from Racine and 25 miles from Delavan.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Delavan.

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 Racine and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 44.2 mi (71.13 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Delavan (-88.64371, 42.63307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.65 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.30 $9.34 $18.67

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 Racine and Delavan. The current time is 08:11:03.

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.