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Trip from Porterfield, 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

4h

Distance

198.9 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 48m ★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Porterfield, WI, WI

Porterfield, WI

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city in and county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Racine, WI

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Trip Overview

This 198.9-mile drive from Porterfield, WI to Racine, WI is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I-43, with brief sections on US 41 Business and the North-South Freeway, making it a familiar driving experience for many. You'll spend about 90% of your time on highways, so expect a consistent pace. This trip is well-suited for a day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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

99.4 miles from Porterfield, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 124 mi 2h 18m
US 41 Business 41.1 mi 46m
North-South Freeway 13.2 mi 15m
Northwestern Avenue 9 mi 15m
County Highway E 4.4 mi 10m
County Highway D 3.2 mi 5m
State Street 1 mi 1m
French Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 124 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Porterfield, WI and Racine, WI.

1

Start on Rowe Road

234 ft · 15 sec · Rowe Road
2

Turn left onto CTH E

3.5 mi · 8 min · County Highway E
3

At end of road, turn left onto WI 64; CTH E

497 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 64
4

Turn right onto CTH E

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Highway E
5

Turn left onto CTH D

3.2 mi · 5 min · County Highway D
6

Continue on CTH D

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Lake Street
7

At end of road, turn right onto US 41 BUS

0.7 mi · 1 min · French Street
8

Take the ramp onto US 41 Business

41 mi · 46 min · US 41 Business
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 170B Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
10

Continue on I 43

124 mi · 2 hr 18 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
12

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.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 329 Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto CTH K

5.1 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

27 ft · 0 sec · Northwestern Avenue
16

Continue on WI 38

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

91 ft · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
18

Continue on WI 38

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue
19

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

72 ft · 4 sec · State Street
20

Continue on WI 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
22

Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32

309 ft · 17 sec · 6th Street
23

Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

284 ft · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
24

Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32

245 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street
25

Arrive at destination

WI 20; WI 32

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 4-hour duration and 198.9-mile distance, you can comfortably tackle this trip in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your time at your destination or upon arrival. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 124 miles on I-43, as services might be more spaced out. The $30 fuel cost is a helpful budget marker for planning.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.4 miles from Porterfield, WI, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124 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 44 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.4 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Porterfield, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Porterfield, WI

This is one driving day of about 198.9 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Porterfield, 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 43 for about 124 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sheboygan, WI

99 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

Little Suamico, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from Porterfield, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 170.5

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 170.5

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1.5 mi

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

2.4 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 170.5

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.8

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.8

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 170.5

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 170.5

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.8

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 170.5

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.8

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 170.5

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.8

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 184.7

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 188.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | WI 64; CTH E / State Highway 64

At end of road, turn left onto WI 64; CTH E / State Highway 64

Navigation decision point

5
8.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 41 BUS / French Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 41 BUS / French Street

Navigation decision point

5
49.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 170B Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
5
175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 25m 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
188.1 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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

$31.10 one way

$62.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.14 $68.28
premium $4.89 $38.28 $76.55
diesel $5.61 $43.91 $87.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.7 0 $20.88 $9.55
Efficient EV 49.7 0 $17.40 $7.96
EV Truck/SUV 79.6 0 $27.85 $12.73

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Porterfield, WI

Night in Porterfield on Saturday

Local time

11:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Racine, WI

Night in Racine on Saturday

Local time

11:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 32% 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

35 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-43. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 124 miles on I-43, which means a consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While primarily a highway experience, you will transition onto US 41 Business and the North-South Freeway, offering a slight variation in the immediate surroundings as you get closer to your destination. Expect a steady pace for the majority of the 4-hour journey.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and US 41 Business. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near WI 64; CTH E / State Highway 64.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 198.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 3.6 miles (WI 64; CTH E / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 41 BUS / French Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

905 ft 599 ft

Total Climb

570 ft

Total Descent

608 ft

Highest Point

905 ft

~71 mi in

Elevation Range

305 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Porterfield, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.

Wis 94 East

175.1 mi in | ~3h 25m | via I 94

Chicago

175.1 mi in | ~3h 25m | via I 94

Cth K: Racine

188.1 mi in | ~3h 41m

Caledonia

188.1 mi in | ~3h 41m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 198.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 124 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (WI 64; CTH E / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 41 BUS / French Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Racine, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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