How far is Silver Lake, WI from Racine, WI?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, WI to Racine, WI is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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 Silver Lake and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Racine.
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Start on Railroad Street
38 m · 13 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn sharp left onto Cogswell Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cogswell Drive
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Continue on 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Turn right onto 75th Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
1428 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West
1540 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers
769 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on Highway 32
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32
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Continue on Racine Street
110 m · 12 sec · Racine Street
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Turn right onto 24th Street
1611 ft · 44 sec · 24th Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Park Drive
1536 ft · 43 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive
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Turn right onto Caron Butler Drive
146 m · 13 sec · Caron Butler Drive
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Lake and Racine.
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
Turn right onto 75th Street
10.5 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 Silver Lake and Rain Showers near Racine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Lake to Racine?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 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 15.7 miles from Silver Lake and 15.2 miles from Racine.
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 7.7 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Silver Lake and Rain Showers near Racine.
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 Silver Lake and Racine. Straight-line distance: 23.09 mi (37.16 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
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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