Origin
Koshkonong, WI
Morning in Koshkonong on Sunday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Koshkonong, 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 38m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Koshkonong, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
This 64-mile drive from Koshkonong to Racine, Wisconsin, will take you about 1 hour and 38 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, perfect for a quick journey within the Midwest region. You'll primarily be on State Highway 20, with some time on Spring Street and County Highway N. Expect a fuel cost of around $10 for this route. The overall feel is that of a local drive, making it easy to navigate without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32 miles from Koshkonong, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 20 | 16.9 mi | 24m |
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| County Highway N | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| High Drive | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 20
— 16.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Koshkonong, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on WI 26
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 26
2
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton
3
Turn left onto CTH N
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
County Highway N
4
Continue on CTH N
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East County Road N
5
Continue on CTH S
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East County Road N
6
Turn right onto US 12; WI 89
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 12
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
9
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
10
Continue on WI 20
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
11
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
12
Continue on WI 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
High Drive
13
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 83
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
15
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Beck Drive
16
Continue on WI 20
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
18
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
19
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
20
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
22
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
23
Enter roundabout onto CTH C
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
24
Continue on CTH C
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
28
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
29
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
30
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 38-minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic and allow for a relaxed pace. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily pull over as needed. A good tip for this route is to keep an eye on your fuel, especially when transitioning onto County Highway N, as services might be more spaced out compared to the main highway. The total fuel cost is estimated at just $10, so don't worry too much about frequent fill-ups.
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 32 miles from Koshkonong, WI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 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 1h 21m
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 Koshkonong, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Koshkonong, WI
This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Koshkonong, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 20 for about 16.9 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 32 miles from Koshkonong, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 53.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
CTH C / Spring Street
Enter roundabout onto CTH C / Spring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
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: 22.4 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 | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
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
Morning in Racine on Sunday
Local time
6:56 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
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 38m 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?
The character of this 64-mile trip is a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a straight highway. With only 28% of the route on highways, expect a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.9 miles along State Highway 20. This suggests a journey with varied road types, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more winding, town-influenced roads as you get closer to your destination.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on State Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on State Highway 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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