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

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Powers Lake, WI is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
38.94 mi
01h 02m
Flight
28.61 mi
46.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.61 mi
Kilometers
46.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.94 mi
Kilometers
62.66 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powers Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T01:40
Arrive Powers Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Pleasant Prairie
WI

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
19.4 mi
00h 31m
To Powers Lake
19.5 mi
00h 31m

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 Powers Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Powers 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

    11.5 mi · 18 min · 75th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 50

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 50

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Highway P

    2 mi · 5 min · County Highway P

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    123 m · 11 sec · Bloomfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 399th Avenue

    105 m · 15 sec · 399th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 399th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Powers 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
13.4 mi · 35%
75th Street
11.5 mi · 29%
State Highway 50
4.01 mi · 10%
Geneva Road
2.28 mi · 6%
County Highway P
1.96 mi · 5%
Highway 32
1.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Merge slight left onto 75th Street

11.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Prairie
00h 31m from Racine
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Powers Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Pleasant Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Racine and 19.5 miles from Powers Lake.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

19 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

53 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

54 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Powers Lake. Straight-line distance: 28.61 mi (46.04 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Powers Lake

City in North Dakota, USA

Population1,615
Coordinates42.5536300, -88.2945400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Powers Lake (-88.29454, 42.55363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 Powers Lake. The current time is 01:40:36.

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.