Origin
Pound, WI
Late night in Pound on Saturday
Local time
1:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
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Trip from Pound, WI to Racine, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
186.2 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
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6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pound, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
Pound, WI to Racine, WI is 186.2 miles and takes about 3h 40m via I 43 and US 141, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest's familiar landscape. Given its mostly highway nature and manageable duration, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. Plan for a relatively quick transit between these two Wisconsin points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.1 miles from Pound, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 124 mi | 2h 18m |
| US 141 | 31.3 mi | 34m |
| North-South Freeway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| US 141 Business | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| County Road CP | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road B | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 124 mi, about 2h 18m
Traffic on I-43
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 163 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,128 veh/hr typical · worst 2,700
Quietest
2 AM
~122 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Pound, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on CTH Q
28 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road Q
2
Turn right onto CTH CP; US 141 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
21st Road
3
Continue on CTH CP; US 141 BUS
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road CP
4
Continue on CTH B; US 141 BUS
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road B
5
Turn left onto US 141 Business
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 141 Business
Toward US 141
6
Continue on US 141; CTH M
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US 141; CTH M
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 170B
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
8
Continue on I 43
124 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
14
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
16
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
18
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
21
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
22
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
23
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Trip Plan
For this single-day drive of under 4 hours, you can depart anytime that suits your schedule, but an early start allows for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have significant flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 124-mile segment on I 43, as services can be spaced out. The fuel cost estimate of $29 is based on average prices and your vehicle's MPG.
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 93.1 miles from Pound, WI, or about 1h 48m 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 41 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.1 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
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 Pound, 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 Pound, WI
This is one driving day of about 186.2 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Pound, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.1 miles from Pound, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 175.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 141 Business
Turn left onto US 141 Business toward US 141
Navigation decision point
Toward US 141
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 170B
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
4
162.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / North-South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
162.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m 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
175.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m 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
$28.87 one way
$57.74 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $31.65 | $63.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $41.04 | $82.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.55 | $8.94 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.29 | $7.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.07 | $11.92 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
11 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
3h 40m 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, with 92% of the 186.2 miles on major roads like I 43 and US 141. You'll encounter a long stretch of 124 miles on I 43, offering uninterrupted cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur late in the trip, after you've covered the bulk of the distance on freeways.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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 141. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 141 Business.
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 186.2 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 2.7 miles (US 141 Business): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 162.2 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 Pound, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Wis 94 East
162.4 mi in
|
~3h 6m
|
via I 94
Chicago
162.4 mi in
|
~3h 6m
|
via I 94
Cth K: Racine
175.4 mi in
|
~3h 21m
Caledonia
175.4 mi in
|
~3h 21m
About the Cities
Starting in Pound, WI
Full guide →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 3h 40m. Total distance: 186.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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 2.7 miles (US 141 Business): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 162.2 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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