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Trip from Phillips, WI to Racine, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
300.3 mi
483 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
★
6 AM
6h 7m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phillips, WI
Anete Lusina
Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
Phillips to Racine is 300.3 miles and takes about 6h 6m via I 41, US 10, and US 51, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Wisconsin, taking you from the Midwest's northern reaches down to its southern edge. Expect a fairly straightforward drive with minimal complexity, making it a solid option for a single-day trip. Given the 6-hour duration, you can comfortably complete this drive without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.2 miles from Phillips, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 87.4 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 10 | 51.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 51 | 46.3 mi | 53m |
| US 8 | 32.2 mi | 45m |
| I 39 | 29.8 mi | 32m |
| US 45 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| North-South Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 13 | 10.8 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 87.4 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-41
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 134 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,047 veh/hr typical · worst 3,650
Quietest
2 AM
~195 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phillips, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on Beach Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Beach Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CTH H
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway H
3
Continue on CTH H
118 ft
·
11 sec
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County Highway H
4
Turn left onto WI 13
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lake Avenue
5
Continue on WI 13
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 13
6
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
7
Turn left onto US 8
32 mi
·
45 min
·
US 8
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 51
46 mi
·
53 min
·
US 51
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 39; US 51
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
11
Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51
7.4 mi
·
7 min
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I 39; US 10; US 51
12
Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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US 10; WI 66
Exit 158
Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
51 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 10
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
16
Merge onto I 41; US 41
86 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
23
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
25
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
26
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
27
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
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6th Street
30
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
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Wisconsin Avenue
31
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
32
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Trip Plan
Consider leaving Phillips in the morning to make the most of daylight. With a drive time of around 6 hours, you can easily complete this trip in one day. There's one recommended stop point along the way, so plan for a mid-drive break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 87.4-mile stretch on I 41, as services can be less frequent in some rural sections. The total fuel cost is estimated at $46, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.2 miles from Phillips, WI, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 66 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.2 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
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 Phillips, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Phillips, WI
This is one driving day of about 300.3 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Phillips, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 87.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.2 miles from Phillips, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Theresa Rest Area 64
0.1 mi from route
64
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 44.7 and 289.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
121.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
8
172.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
9
276.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 31m 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
289.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 47m 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
$50.09 one way
$100.19 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $54.66 | $109.31 |
| premium | $5.25 | $62.11 | $124.21 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $74.20 | $148.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.53 | $14.41 |
| Efficient EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.04 | $19.22 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Phillips, WI
Evening in Phillips on Thursday
Local time
8:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Racine, WI
Evening in Racine on Thursday
Local time
8:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
SW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
19 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
6h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily highway driving, with 95% of the 300.3 miles spent on major roads like I 41, US 10, and US 51. The longest stretch without a major change in direction or road type is 87.4 miles on I 41. You'll experience mostly rural cruising with occasional transitions to more built-up areas as you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 300.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 44.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.5 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,696 ft
624 ft
Total Climb
568 ft
Total Descent
1,391 ft
Highest Point
1,696 ft
~21.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,072 ft
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 Phillips, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.
Madison
91.3 mi in
|
~1h 59m
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via I 39; US 51
Waupaca
121.2 mi in
|
~2h 31m
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via US 10; WI 66
Appleton
121.2 mi in
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~2h 31m
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via US 10; WI 66
About the Cities
Starting in Phillips, WI
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Phillips High School — high school in Phillips, Price County, Wisconsin
- • Lidice Memorial — memorial in Philips, Wisconsin
Arriving in Racine, WI
Full guide →Founded 1699
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.
Top landmarks
- • Johnson Wax Headquarters — corporate headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin
- • Thomas P. Hardy House — historic house in Wisconsin, United States
- • Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station — lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
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 6h 6m. Total distance: 300.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 44.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.5 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Racine, WI before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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