Origin
Racine, WI
Late night in Racine on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Racine, WI to Clinton, 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 30m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
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Clinton, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Traveling from Racine to Clinton covers 63.6 miles across the Wisconsin Midwest, making for a straightforward trek that lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is easily accomplished as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the journey, keeping the logistics budget-friendly. The route utilizes a mix of I-43, Spring Street, and State Highway 11 to move you efficiently between these two points. Whether you are commuting or exploring, the trip offers a practical connection through the region that avoids the need for complex travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 21.3 mi | 22m |
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Plank Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Browns Lake Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| CTH JS | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 21.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Clinton, WI.
1
Start on WI 20; WI 32
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Spring Street
175 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Continue on Spring Street
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
CTH BD
13
Continue on CTH BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CTH BD
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Plank Road
15
Continue on CTH A
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Plank Road
16
Turn left onto CTH W
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Browns Lake Drive
17
Turn right onto Durand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Durand Avenue
18
Continue on East State Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East State Street
19
Continue on Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Adams Street
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn right onto South Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
22
Continue on CTH JS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
CTH JS
23
Turn right onto WI 11
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
24
Continue on WI 11
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
25
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
26
Merge onto I 43
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 6
Toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
198 ft
·
4 sec
29
Turn left onto WI 140
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South State Road 140
30
Continue on WI 140
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Highway 140
31
Continue on WI 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
32
Turn left onto CTH J; CTH X
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Milwaukee Street
33
Arrive at destination
CTH J; CTH X
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 30-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic congestion. Since there are no designated stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily complete the 63.6-mile distance in one go. If you are budget-conscious, remember to set aside $10 for fuel costs before hitting the road. To ensure a smooth experience, keep a close eye on your transition points between I-43 and the local highways, as navigating the shift from interstate speeds to State Highway 11 is the most critical part of your transit. Taking this route as a single-day trip allows you to maximize your time at your destination without the fatigue of a long-haul journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.8 miles from Racine, WI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Racine, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 63.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Racine, 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 0.4 and 62.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 38 / State Street
Turn left onto WI 38 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CTH A / Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH A / Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
South Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
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 6
Toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate:...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.94 one way
$19.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.92 | $21.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Clinton, WI
Late night in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Waterford, WI
32 mi in
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
23 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
1h 30m 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 63.6-mile trip offers a mixed drive profile that transitions between high-speed interstate travel and local roadway navigation. With about 47% of the journey spent on highways, you will experience a balance of pace throughout the 90-minute commute. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-43, where you will cover 21.3 miles before transitioning to other segments. As you move away from the interstate portions and onto State Highway 11 or Spring Street, the character of the drive shifts from a fast-paced highway rhythm to a more steady, local pace. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel as the infrastructure changes to accommodate both transit and regional access.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WI 38 / State 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 63.6 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: at 0.4 miles (WI 38 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (CTH A / Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.3 miles (South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 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 Clinton, 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 0.4 miles (WI 38 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (CTH A / Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.3 miles (South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clinton, 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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