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

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Pell Lake, WI is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
48.43 mi
01h 14m
Flight
31.67 mi
50.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.43 mi
Kilometers
77.94 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pell Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T02:10
Arrive Pell Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Browns Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Racine
24.2 mi
00h 37m
To Pell Lake
24.2 mi
00h 37m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Pell 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 1 toward Plank Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1021 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Burlington Bypass

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Burlington Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1197 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 36

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 120

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 120

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120

    1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120

    68 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary

    6 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Pell Lake Drive

    703 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pell Lake Drive

    3023 ft · 2 min · Pell Lake Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Moss Road

    2936 ft · 2 min · Moss Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wisteria Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Pell 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
29 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
0 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 18%
Washington Avenue
8.59 mi · 18%
State Highway 120
8.5 mi · 18%
Burlington Bypass
7.75 mi · 16%
Plank Road
6.02 mi · 12%
State Highway 36
5.99 mi · 12%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Browns Lake
00h 37m from Racine
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Pell Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 24.2 miles from Racine and 24.2 miles from Pell Lake.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pell Lake. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.96 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Pell Lake

Census designated place

Population3,722
Coordinates42.5380700, -88.3509300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Pell Lake (-88.35093, 42.53807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 Pell Lake. The current time is 02:10:40.

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.