Origin
Paddock Lake, WI
Afternoon in Paddock Lake on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paddock Lake, WI to Racine, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paddock Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Paddock Lake to Racine is 27.7 miles and takes about 46m via 75th Street and I 41, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, making it an easy jaunt through the Midwest. The route is primarily on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure highway drive. It's a straightforward connection, ideal for a quick local trip or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 8 mi | 12m |
| County Line Road | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| I 41 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Highway 32 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 248th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on 244th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
244th Avenue
2
Continue on 245th Avenue
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
245th Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 69th Place
512 ft
·
22 sec
·
69th Place
4
Turn left onto 248th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
248th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto WI 50
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
8
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 337
Toward CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto WI 195
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
County Line Road
11
Turn left onto WI 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
12
Continue on WI 32
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 32
13
Continue on WI 32
359 ft
·
12 sec
·
Racine Street
14
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
24th Street
15
Continue on Roosevelt Park Drive
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roosevelt Park Drive
16
Turn right onto Caron Butler Drive
478 ft
·
13 sec
·
Caron Butler Drive
17
Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
18
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
19
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 50 / 75th Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 50 / 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 337
Toward CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
24th Street
Turn right onto 24th Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Caron Butler Drive
Turn right onto Caron Butler Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Racine, WI
Afternoon in Racine on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 27% on highways. You'll encounter an 8-mile stretch on 75th Street before merging onto I 41. Expect a mix of local driving and highway cruising, with the majority of your time spent on surface roads. The transition from county roads to the interstate is a key point to note as you drive.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on 75th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WI 50 / 75th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paddock Lake, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Cth Kr: Mount Pleasant and Somers.
Cth Kr: Mount Pleasant
15.6 mi in
|
~23m
Somers
15.6 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on 75th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Racine, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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