How far is Racine, WI from Silver Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Silver Lake, WI is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
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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 50m.
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.
Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Silver Lake.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 7 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 14th Street
92 m · 11 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on Caron Butler Drive
146 m · 17 sec · Caron Butler Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Park Drive
1536 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive
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Continue on 24th Street
1611 ft · 50 sec · 24th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Racine Street
110 m · 10 sec · Racine Street
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Continue on Highway 32
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32
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Continue on Sheridan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · County Line Road
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Turn left
2398 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1398 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
65 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto 75th Street
10.3 mi · 16 min · 75th Street
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Take the exit slight left
622 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Continue on Cogswell Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cogswell Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
38 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Silver Lake.
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.
75th Street
Merge slight left onto 75th Street
10.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Racine and Rain Showers near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 15.7 miles from Racine and 15.7 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Racine and Rain Showers near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Somers
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 Somers.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 23.09 mi (37.16 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 Silver Lake
Situated in the southeastern portion of Wisconsin within Kenosha County, this community rests at an elevation of approximately 755 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5461300, -88.1656400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-88.16564, 42.54613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.12 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
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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