Origin
Clinton, WI
Late night in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, 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
1h 30m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 63.5-mile drive from Clinton, WI to Racine, WI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-43, Spring Street, and State Highway 11. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $10, this route offers an economical journey. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a blend of highway and local road experiences. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a relaxed day trip within the Midwest region, with no need to split it over multiple days.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from Clinton, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 21.3 mi | 22m |
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Plank Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Browns Lake Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Highway JS | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 21.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on CTH J; CTH X
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Milwaukee Street
2
Turn right onto WI 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
3
Continue on WI 140
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Highway 140
4
Continue on WI 140
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South State Road 140
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto I 43
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 43
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 29
Toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
159 ft
·
3 sec
Toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto WI 11
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
10
Continue on WI 11
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
12
Turn left onto CTH JS
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway JS
13
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Adams Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on East State Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East State Street
17
Continue on Durand Avenue
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Durand Avenue
18
Turn slight left
361 ft
·
16 sec
19
Turn slight left onto CTH W
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Browns Lake Drive
20
Turn right onto CTH A
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Plank Road
21
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road BD
22
Continue on CTH BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road BD
23
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
21 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Avenue
24
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
25
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
26
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
27
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
28
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
29
Enter roundabout onto CTH C
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
30
Continue on CTH C
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
33
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
34
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
35
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
36
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just 1 hour and 30 minutes, this 63.5-mile route offers significant flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps aiming to avoid the busiest local traffic by leaving mid-morning. Since there are no specific stops suggested and the fuel cost is only around $10, you can easily adjust your plans on the fly. Pay attention to the transitions as you move from I-43 to State Highway 11 and Spring Street, as these shifts in road type can bring changes in traffic patterns and speed limits. Enjoy the ease of this relatively short journey across Wisconsin.
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 31.8 miles from Clinton, WI, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 14 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 38m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Clinton, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, WI
This is one driving day of about 63.5 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Clinton, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Clinton, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 22.6 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
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 29
Toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
9
22.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
6
34.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
North Pine Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pine Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Adams Street
Turn left onto Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
CTH BD / County Road BD
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD / County Road BD
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Racine, WI
Late night in Racine on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Waterford, WI
32 mi in
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
23 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
1h 30m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 47% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.3 miles along I-43, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition between I-43 and local roads like Spring Street and State Highway 11, the character of the drive will shift, moving from faster highway speeds to more town-centric driving. This blend means you'll experience varied road conditions and speed limits throughout your 1 hour and 30 minute trip.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (North Pine Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Clinton, WI to Racine, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
22.6 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on I 43. 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 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (North Pine Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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