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

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Eagle Lake, WI is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.86 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.58 mi
28.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.86 mi
Kilometers
33.57 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Oct 15, 8:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-10-15T19:25
Arrive Eagle Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Racine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Yorkville
WI

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Racine
10.4 mi
00h 18m
To Eagle Lake
10.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward County Road BD

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road BD

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1 km · 3 min · Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pan Yack Park

    529 ft · 23 sec · Pan Yack Park

  18. 18

    Continue on Eagle Lake Park Road

    825 ft · 36 sec · Eagle Lake Park Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairway Drive

    1218 ft · 58 sec · Fairway Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 42%
Washington Avenue
8.59 mi · 41%
County Road BD
1.02 mi · 5%
State Street
0.96 mi · 5%
Church Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.4 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorkville
00h 18m from Racine
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Racine and Cloudy near Eagle Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Eagle Lake?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Racine and 10.4 miles from Eagle Lake.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Racine and Cloudy near Eagle Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Yorkville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

34 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

76 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Eagle Lake. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.29 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eagle Lake

Situated in southeastern Wisconsin, this natural body of water forms a significant geographic feature within Racine County.

Population0
Coordinates42.7069600, -88.1281400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Eagle Lake (-88.12814, 42.70696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.09
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $3.05 $6.09
Mid-grade $4.72 $3.49 $6.98
Premium $5.30 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $6.19 $4.58 $9.16

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Eagle Lake. The current time is 19:25:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.