Trip from Racine, WI to Delavan Lake, WI

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

54.8 mi

88 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Racine, WI

Yan Krukau

Delavan Lake, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Racine, WI to Delavan Lake, WI covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Spring Street, State Highway 11, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Spring Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.4 miles from Racine, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Racine, WI to Delavan Lake, WI covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Spring Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WI 38 / State Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.4 miles (WI 38 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (CTH A / Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.3 miles (South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | WI 38 / State Street

Turn left onto WI 38 / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

18.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | CTH A / Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto CTH A / Plank Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

28.3 mi into trip | ~45m in | South Pine Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Pine Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

43.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay

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 25 Toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay

54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | South Shore Drive

Turn sharp left onto South Shore Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Racine, WI to Delavan Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Williams Bay along the way.

Williams Bay

43.4 mi in | ~1h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Spring Street	8.7 mi	15m
State Highway 11	8.6 mi	12m
Washington Avenue	7.6 mi	10m
Plank Road	6.9 mi	9m
State Highway 67	6.3 mi	8m
I 43	2.5 mi	2m
North Walworth Road	2.2 mi	5m
Browns Lake Drive	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Spring Street — 8.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Delavan Lake, WI.

Start on WI 20; WI 32

69 ft · 10 sec · 7th Street

Turn left onto WI 32

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto WI 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto Spring Street

175 ft · 10 sec · Spring Street

Continue on Spring Street

8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto WI 20

10 ft · 0 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on WI 20

4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20

91 ft · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on US 45; WI 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WI 20

114 ft · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on WI 20

2.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

Enter roundabout onto CTH BD

219 ft · 12 sec · CTH BD

Continue on CTH BD

1.0 mi · 1 min · CTH BD

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

27 ft · 0 sec · Plank Road

Continue on CTH A

6.9 mi · 9 min · Plank Road

Turn left onto CTH W

2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive

Turn right onto Durand Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Durand Avenue

Continue on East State Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East State Street

Continue on Adams Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Adams Street

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn right onto South Pine Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Pine Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on West Chestnut Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

Continue on CTH JS

1.3 mi · 2 min · CTH JS

Turn right onto WI 11

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

Continue on WI 11

8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

Turn left

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Merge onto I 43

2.5 mi · 2 min · I 43

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 25 Toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto WI 67

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Lincoln Street

Continue on WI 67

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

At end of road, turn right onto WI 67

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Geneva Street

Continue on WI 67

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 67

Continue on North Walworth Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · North Walworth Road

Turn right onto Lake Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Lake Road

Continue on Fox Lane

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Fox Lane

Turn sharp left onto South Shore Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Shore Drive

Continue on Town Line Road

450 ft · 21 sec · Town Line Road

Turn right onto Wildwood Drive

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Wildwood Drive

Arrive at destination

Wildwood Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 27.4 miles from Racine, WI, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 54.8 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.4 miles or 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delavan Lake, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Racine, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Racine, WI

This is one driving day of about 54.8 miles and 1h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Racine, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Spring Street for about 8.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.4 mi from Racine, WI · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

27 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Delavan Lake, WI

The final approach into Delavan Lake, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Delavan Lake, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.32 one way

$16.65 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$9.18	$18.35
premium	$4.80	$10.35	$20.69
diesel	$5.64	$12.17	$24.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.4	$5.75	$2.63
Efficient EV	13.7	$4.79	$2.19
EV Truck/SUV	21.9	$7.67	$3.51

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Racine, WI

Morning in Racine on Monday

Local time

6:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delavan Lake, WI

Morning in Delavan Lake on Monday

Local time

6:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 29m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Racine, WI to Delavan Lake, WI covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Spring Street, State Highway 11, Washington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Racine, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Racine, WI to Delavan Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Williams Bay along the way.

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