How far is Racine, WI from Lake Geneva, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Lake Geneva, WI is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
Driving 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 07m.
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.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Lake Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Lake Geneva.
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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 mi · 8 min · Plank Road
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Turn right
1021 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Burlington Bypass
7.5 mi · 10 min · Burlington Bypass
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Take the exit right
1197 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on State Highway 36
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36
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Turn left onto State Highway 120
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120
68 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 West, WI 120 South, CTH H South: Lake Geneva
1631 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
2400 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Lake Geneva.
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.
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.
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 Lake Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Lake Geneva?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Racine and 21.7 miles from Lake Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Sunny near Lake Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Lake Geneva. Straight-line distance: 34.34 mi (55.26 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 Lake Geneva
Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,096 |
| Coordinates | 42.5916800, -88.4334300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Geneva (-88.43343, 42.59168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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