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

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Paddock Lake, WI is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.78 mi
00h 46m
Flight
19.33 mi
31.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.33 mi
Kilometers
31.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.78 mi
Kilometers
44.7 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paddock Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-18T10:19
Arrive Paddock Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

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
Somers
WI

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Racine
13.9 mi
00h 23m
To Paddock Lake
13.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 7 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    92 m · 11 sec · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Caron Butler Drive

    146 m · 17 sec · Caron Butler Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Park Drive

    1536 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 24th Street

    1611 ft · 50 sec · 24th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Racine Street

    110 m · 10 sec · Racine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 32

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheridan Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · County Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2398 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva

    65 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto 75th Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · 75th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 248th Avenue

    1689 ft · 1 min · 248th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 69th Place

    156 m · 23 sec · 69th Place

  20. 20

    Continue on 245th Avenue

    119 m · 17 sec · 245th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 244th Avenue

    1478 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 244th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Paddock 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
13.4 mi · 48%
75th Street
7.94 mi · 29%
Highway 32
1.37 mi · 5%
Sheridan Road
0.94 mi · 3%
Wisconsin Avenue
0.78 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Merge slight left onto 75th Street

7.94 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 23m from Racine
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paddock Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Racine and 13.9 miles from Paddock Lake.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paddock Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

9 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

44 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

64 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Paddock Lake. Straight-line distance: 19.33 mi (31.11 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Paddock Lake

#2 Paddock Lake

City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,232
Coordinates42.5775200, -88.1050900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Paddock Lake (-88.10509, 42.57752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.34
Premium $4.65 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.30 $5.20 $10.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Paddock Lake. The current time is 10:19:41.

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.