Origin
Jackson, WI
Morning in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, WI to Racine, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 58-mile journey from Jackson to Racine, Wisconsin, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of it utilizing major freeways like the West Bend Freeway and the North-South Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, this drive offers an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, leaving you flexible to depart at your convenience and enjoy the relatively short travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Bend Freeway | 28.2 mi | 34m |
| North-South Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| I 41 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 60 | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Bend Freeway
— 28.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on South Center Street
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn left onto WI 60
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 60
3
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
124 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 60
4
Continue on WI 60
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 60
5
Enter roundabout
175 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
6
Continue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
7
Merge onto US 45
28 mi
·
34 min
·
West Bend Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
14
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
16
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
18
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
21
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
22
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
23
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
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Jackson, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 47.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Merge onto US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
34 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
47.2 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Racine on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 5 to 10 mph
15% chance
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
1h 18m 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?
Expect a highway-intensive experience for most of this 58-mile drive, as 81% of the route is on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.2 miles along the West Bend Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a freeway drive, the inclusion of Northwestern Avenue suggests a transition towards more localized roads closer to your destination. This profile indicates a drive where you'll spend a significant amount of time on high-speed, direct routes, minimizing slower, more winding sections.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on West Bend Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Bend Freeway and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WI 60 / State Highway 60.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 18 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 1 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (US 45 / West Bend 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 Jackson, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Cth K: Racine
47.2 mi in
|
~59m
Caledonia
47.2 mi in
|
~59m
About the Cities
Arriving in Racine, WI
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on West Bend 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 1 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (US 45 / West Bend 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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