Origin
Butler, WI
Night in Butler on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, 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
57m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Butler to Racine, you are looking at a straightforward 39.5-mile journey across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for this direct drive. Because both locations are within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transition. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the trip is efficient and simple to manage in a single afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Zoo Freeway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| I 41 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hampton Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on West Stark Street
313 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Stark Street
2
Turn right onto North 126th Street
383 ft
·
13 sec
·
North 126th Street
3
Turn left onto CTH KK
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 45 South
5
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
12
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
14
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
16
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
19
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
20
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
21
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Butler, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 126th Street
Turn right onto North 126th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
28.7 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Racine, WI
Night in Racine on Saturday
Local time
11:26 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
57m 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 highway-focused route relies heavily on the North-South Freeway, the Zoo Freeway, and Northwestern Avenue to get you to your destination. With 71% of your journey spent on highways, you will experience a fast-paced drive rather than a winding local commute. You can settle in for a steady pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.9 miles on the North-South Freeway. While the character of the road is largely utilitarian and efficient, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving quickly from start to finish.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Zoo Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 126th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 126th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Butler, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Cth K: Racine
28.7 mi in
|
~37m
Caledonia
28.7 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on North-South Freeway. 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 Racine, 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 0.1 miles (North 126th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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