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Trip from Algoma, WI to Racine, WI

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

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

151.6 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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 Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Algoma, WI

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

Racine, WI

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 151.6-mile journey from Algoma, WI, to Racine, WI, a drive that will take approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single day trip, making it an easy option for a weekend excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it's an affordable adventure. You'll be spending a significant portion of your time on major roadways, with 81% of the drive on highways. This trip offers a straightforward passage through the Midwest region, connecting two points within Wisconsin. Plan for one main stop along the way to break up the drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

75.8 miles from Algoma, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 81.7 mi 1h 33m
State Highway 42 28.2 mi 41m
North-South Freeway 13.2 mi 15m
Northwestern Avenue 9 mi 15m
Memorial Drive 4.6 mi 6m
Calumet Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Lincoln Avenue 2 mi 2m
Milwaukee Street 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 81.7 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

189 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Lake Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lake Street
3

Continue on Lake Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Lake Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto WI 42

224 ft · 3 sec · 4th Street
5

Continue on WI 42

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
6

Continue on WI 42

9.0 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42
7

Continue on WI 42

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Continue on WI 42

1.9 mi · 2 min · Milwaukee Street
9

Continue on WI 42

19 mi · 28 min · State Highway 42
10

Continue on WI 42

2.0 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
11

Turn slight right onto WI 42

0.4 mi · 50 sec · WI 42
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto WI 42

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on WI 42

4.6 mi · 6 min · Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto US 10

110 ft · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard
15

Continue on US 10

1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto CTH Q

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North 18th Street
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on Revere Drive

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Revere Drive
18

Continue on South 21st Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 21st Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto WI 42

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Washington Street
20

Continue on WI 42

2.1 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Use the left lane.
22

Merge onto I 43

82 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
24

Continue on I 94

13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319 Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 329 Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn left onto CTH K

5.1 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
27

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

27 ft · 0 sec · Northwestern Avenue
28

Continue on WI 38

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
29

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

91 ft · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
30

Continue on WI 38

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue
31

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

72 ft · 4 sec · State Street
32

Continue on WI 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street
Use the straight lane.
33

Turn right onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
34

Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32

309 ft · 17 sec · 6th Street
35

Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

284 ft · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
36

Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32

245 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street
37

Arrive at destination

WI 20; WI 32

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3-hour, 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Algoma to avoid potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being 81.7 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longer highway segments, as services can be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $24 suggests keeping your tank topped up is a good idea. For a smoother experience, plan your single stop around the halfway point or where you anticipate needing a break.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.8 miles from Algoma, WI, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.7 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 33 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.8 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Algoma, WI

This is one driving day of about 151.6 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Algoma, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 81.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sheboygan, WI

76 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

Manitowoc, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.8 miles from Algoma, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgium, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.6

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12624765057

Top Coffee Stop

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.3

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Wisconsin

2.4 mi

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2.6 mi

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.6

Belgium, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12624765057

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 129.9

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.3

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 129.9

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 119.1

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.1

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.1

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.1

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 129.9

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 140.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | WI 42 / 4th Street

At end of road, turn left onto WI 42 / 4th Street

Navigation decision point

6
35.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | WI 42 / Washington Street

Turn left onto WI 42 / Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
41.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | CTH Q / North 18th Street

Turn left onto CTH Q / North 18th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
45.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
140.8 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

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 329 Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.70 one way

$47.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.02 $52.05
premium $4.89 $29.17 $58.35
diesel $5.61 $33.47 $66.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.5 0 $15.92 $7.28
Efficient EV 37.9 0 $13.26 $6.06
EV Truck/SUV 60.6 0 $21.22 $9.70

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Algoma, WI

Late night in Algoma on Sunday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Sunny

ENE 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Racine, WI

Late night in Racine on Sunday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

7 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

3h 20m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the 151.6 miles spent on faster roads like I 43 and the North-South Freeway. You'll encounter an 81.7-mile stretch on I 43, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates State Highway 42, adding some variation to the driving feel. Expect a generally efficient and direct transit, with the character of the road shifting slightly as you transition between these main arteries.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.7 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 42. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WI 42 / 4th 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 151.6 miles you will encounter 23 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 42 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.1 miles (WI 42 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles (CTH Q / North 18th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Algoma, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.

Wis 94 East

127.8 mi in | ~2h 45m | via I 94

Chicago

127.8 mi in | ~2h 45m | via I 94

Cth K: Racine

140.8 mi in | ~3h

Caledonia

140.8 mi in | ~3h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 151.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 81.7 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (WI 42 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.1 miles (WI 42 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles (CTH Q / North 18th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Racine, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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