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Trip from Racine, WI to Silver Lake, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

31.4 mi

50 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

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city in and county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Racine, WI

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Downtown Silver Lake, WI, WI

Silver Lake, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Racine, WI to Silver Lake, WI is 31.4 miles and takes about 50 minutes via 75th Street and I 41, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically crossing from one part of Wisconsin to another. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, with a brief stint on the interstate. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for a quick connection between these two Wisconsin locales without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
75th Street 10.3 mi 16m
County Line Road 7.4 mi 12m
I 41 6.1 mi 6m
Highway 32 1.4 mi 2m
288th Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Sheridan Road 0.9 mi 1m
Wisconsin Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Cogswell Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: 75th Street — 10.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 20; WI 32

69 ft · 6 sec · 7th Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto 14th Street

302 ft · 11 sec · 14th Street
4

Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
5

Continue on Caron Butler Drive

478 ft · 16 sec · Caron Butler Drive
6

Turn left onto Roosevelt Park Drive

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive
7

Continue on 24th Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · 24th Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto WI 32

359 ft · 10 sec · Racine Street
9

Continue on WI 32

1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 32
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
11

Turn right onto WI 195

7.4 mi · 12 min · County Line Road
12

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
13

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 41; I 94; US 41
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 344 Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · this road
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

212 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
17

Merge onto WI 50

10 mi · 16 min · 75th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
19

Turn left onto CTH B

1.1 mi · 1 min · 288th Avenue
20

Continue on CTH B

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cogswell Drive
21

Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

125 ft · 5 sec · Railroad Street
22

Arrive at destination

Railroad Street

Where to Stop

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

village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pleasant Prairie, WI

16 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

Lake Catherine, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | WI 32 / Racine Street

At end of road, turn left onto WI 32 / Racine Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8
18.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 344 Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
5
18.8 mi into trip | ~30m in

Continue toward I 41 South, I 94 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
7
19 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake...
5
19.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | WI 50 / 75th Street

Merge onto WI 50 / 75th Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.91 one way

$9.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.39 $10.78
premium $4.89 $6.04 $12.09
diesel $5.61 $6.93 $13.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.75 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Racine, WI

Morning in Racine on Sunday

Local time

8:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Sunny

W 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:59PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:37PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Silver Lake, WI

Morning in Silver Lake on Sunday

Local time

8:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Sunny

W 10 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:59PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:37PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a straight highway. Just 24% of the drive is on the interstate, so prepare for a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 10.3 miles along 75th Street. You’ll transition from local roads to the interstate and then back to local roads, offering a varied feel throughout the 50-minute journey.

Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on 75th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near WI 32 / Racine Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (WI 32 / Racine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: 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.

On the drive from Racine, WI to Silver Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.

Lake Geneva

18.5 mi in | ~30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on 75th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Silver Lake, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 2.3 miles (WI 32 / Racine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: 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 Silver Lake, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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