This 211.8-mile journey from Angelo, WI to Racine, WI is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes. Primarily following major interstates like I-90 and I-94, this route offers a practical way to travel within the Midwest region. With a projected fuel cost of around $33, it's an economical option for a day trip. The drive is focused on efficient travel, making it ideal if you're looking for a direct route to your destination without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.9 miles from Angelo, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
108.4 mi
1h 56m
I 94
64.2 mi
1h 9m
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi
13m
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi
15m
Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
5m
Zoo Freeway
4 mi
5m
Angelo Road
1.6 mi
2m
East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 108.4 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 180 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,461 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,091
Quietest
2 AM
~194 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angelo, WI and Racine, WI.
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Start on Grand Avenue
52 ft·4 sec·Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Gateway Avenue
334 ft·16 sec·Gateway Avenue
3
Turn right onto CTH I
0.2 mi·28 sec·County Highway I
4
At end of road, turn right onto WI 21
0.2 mi·17 sec·State Highway 21
5
Continue on WI 21
1.6 mi·2 min·Angelo Road
6
Continue on North Rusk Avenue
0.4 mi·56 sec·North Rusk Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East Main Street
8
Turn left onto South Tyler Street
370 ft·10 sec·South Tyler Street
9
Continue on East Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Avenue
10
Turn left onto WI 16; WI 71
0.6 mi·1 min·East Wisconsin Street
11
Continue on WI 16; WI 71
0.2 mi·24 sec·State Highway 16
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
109 ft·6 sec·East Wisconsin Street
13
Continue on WI 16
1.0 mi·1 min·East Wisconsin Street
14
Continue on WI 16
0.2 mi·17 sec·State Highway 16
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
16
Merge onto I 90
108 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 90
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
64 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 94
Exit 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 305A-BToward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du LacUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
20
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·30 sec·this road
Exit 305AToward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
22
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
4.0 mi·5 min·Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi·5 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi·1 min·I 41; US 41
Exit 10BToward I 41 South, I 94 South: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi·13 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 329Toward CTH K: Racine, CaledoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi·9 min·Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft·0 sec·Northwestern Avenue
29
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi·5 min·Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft·1 sec·Northwestern Avenue
31
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi·34 sec·Northwestern Avenue
32
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft·4 sec·State Street
33
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi·40 sec·Main Street
35
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft·17 sec·6th Street
36
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft·14 sec·Wisconsin Avenue
37
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft·8 sec·7th Street
38
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, departing Angelo in the morning allows ample time to reach Racine without feeling rushed. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the 108.4-mile stretch on I-90 with a brief pause for fuel or a stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $33, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. This route is primarily interstate, so be mindful of typical highway conditions and potential traffic, especially as you approach Racine.
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 105.9 miles from Angelo, WI, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.4 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.9 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
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 Angelo, 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 Angelo, WI
This is one driving day of about 211.8 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Angelo, 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 90 for about 108.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 113.8 and 201 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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113.8 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
178 mi into trip|~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
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 305A-B
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
8
178.6 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US...
9
187.8 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
8
201 mi into trip|~3h 45m 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
$35.33 one way
$70.66 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$38.55
$77.10
premium
$5.25
$43.80
$87.61
diesel
$6.28
$52.33
$104.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.24
$10.17
Efficient EV
53
0
$18.53
$8.47
EV Truck/SUV
84.7
1
$29.65
$13.56
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Angelo, WI
Late night
in Angelo on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Racine, WI
Late night
in Racine on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
11 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 58.4
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 92% of the route utilizing major freeways like I-90 and I-94. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 108.4 miles on I-90, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. This profile suggests a drive that is less about varied scenery and more about covering distance efficiently. The character remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness throughout the 211.8 miles.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 113.8 miles in near I 94.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 211.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 113.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,006 ft624 ft
Total Climb
383 ft
Total Descent
568 ft
Highest Point
1,006 ft
~15.1 mi in
Elevation Range
382 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Angelo, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Fond Du Lac
178 mi in|~3h 15m
Cth K: Racine
201 mi in|~3h 45m
Caledonia
201 mi in|~3h 45m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Racine is a city of 77,000 people (2019) in Southeast Wisconsin along Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River. It is the county seat of Racine County.
Top landmarks
•Johnson Wax Headquarters — corporate headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin
•Thomas P. Hardy House — historic house in Wisconsin, United States
•Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station — lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 211.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.4 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 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.
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 Racine, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 113.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Racine, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
