Origin
Port Washington, WI
Late night in Port Washington on Sunday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Washington, 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 16m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
Connecting Port Washington to Racine is a straightforward 55-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick regional commute. By primarily utilizing WI 32, the North-South Freeway, and Northwestern Avenue, you'll stay within the Midwest region for the duration of your travel. This route functions best as a direct point-to-point transit, offering a reliable path through the Wisconsin landscape without requiring complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 32 | 26.6 mi | 34m |
| North-South Freeway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| South Spring Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 32
— 26.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on South Webster Street
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Webster Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
3
Turn left onto WI 32
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Spring Street
4
Turn left onto WI 32
27 mi
·
34 min
·
WI 32
Toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
10
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
12
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
14
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
17
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
18
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
19
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
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Port Washington, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 44.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 32 / South Spring Street
Turn left onto WI 32 / South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WI 32
Turn left onto WI 32 toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
4
31.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / North-South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
44.2 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$8.60 one way
$17.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 16m 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 leans heavily on highway travel, with 72% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will find yourself navigating a mix of infrastructure, including a significant 26.6-mile stretch on WI 32 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The experience is largely highway-focused, prioritizing efficiency as you transition between the two coastal Wisconsin cities. While the road personality is functional rather than leisurely, the shift between the North-South Freeway and local arterials like Northwestern Avenue keeps the pace varied. Expect a steady, predictable flow that allows you to cover the distance with minimal stop-and-go traffic.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on WI 32.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 32 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near WI 32 / South Spring 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 55 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.5 miles (WI 32 / South Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Port Washington, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Wis 94 East
31.2 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 94
Chicago
31.2 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 94
Cth K: Racine
44.2 mi in
|
~56m
Caledonia
44.2 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on WI 32. 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 0.5 miles (WI 32 / South Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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