Origin
Newburg, WI
Late night in Newburg on Sunday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newburg, 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 25m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 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 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
Newburg to Racine is 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m via I 43, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. The relatively short distance and duration mean you can easily fit this drive into a single day, whether for a specific purpose or just to explore a new part of the state. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 29.6 mi | 37m |
| North-South Freeway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 33 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Dekora Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 29.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburg, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on Salisbury Street
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
Salisbury Street
2
Turn left onto Division Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Division Street
3
Continue on Division Street
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
Division Street
4
Turn left onto WI 33
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 33
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 33
6
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
7
Continue on WI 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dekora Street
8
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Bay Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
10
Merge onto I 43; WI 57
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
11
Continue on I 43; WI 32; WI 57
26 mi
·
33 min
·
I 43; WI 32; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
13
Continue on I 94
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
17
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
19
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
21
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
24
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
25
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
26
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
30 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 30.5 miles from Newburg, 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 0 and 50.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Continue onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College...
8
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
$9.52 one way
$19.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Cudahy, WI
30 mi in
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
20 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 25m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the journey on higher-speed roads like I 43. You'll experience a longest stretch of 29.6 miles on I 43, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. The "North-South Freeway" designation hints at a direct, often utilitarian corridor. While the profile is highway-centric, be prepared for the typical transitions as you approach your destination, where road types might shift. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to Racine smoothly.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Division Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 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: near the start (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Newburg, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Wis 94 East
37.1 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 94
Chicago
37.1 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 94
Cth K: Racine
50.1 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Caledonia
50.1 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 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: near the start (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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