Embarking on the 413.7-mile journey from Racine to Cloverland is a commitment, requiring roughly 7 hours and 57 minutes of time behind the wheel. Because this trek covers a significant distance across the Midwest, you should plan for a full day of travel. While it is technically possible to complete this in one long day, the nature of the route means you will want to account for at least two planned stops to stay fresh. Budget roughly $63 for fuel to cover the trip. Since you are staying entirely within Wisconsin, the transition from the southeastern corner of the state to the northern reaches offers a steady change in scenery without crossing state lines.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
206.9 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 53
130.4 mi
2h 27m
I 94
105.2 mi
1h 52m
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi
1h 9m
I 90
63.5 mi
1h 8m
Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi
13m
I 41
5.9 mi
8m
County Road D
5.5 mi
9m
Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 130.4 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Cloverland, WI.
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Start on WI 20; WI 32
69 ft·10 sec·7th Street
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Turn left onto WI 32
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Turn left onto WI 32
0.2 mi·19 sec·Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto WI 32
8.3 mi·13 min·Douglas Avenue
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on WI 32
1.8 mi·3 min·South Chicago Road
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Turn straight
0.1 mi·22 sec
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Turn left onto WI 100
4.0 mi·6 min·West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
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Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
4.5 mi·5 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi·49 sec·I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du LacUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi·1 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.6 mi·6 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41
4.2 mi·5 min·I 41; I 894; US 41
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du LacUse the slight right lane.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 1B-AToward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, MilwaukeeUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·56 sec
Exit 1BToward I 94 West: MadisonUse the slight left lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·11 sec
Toward I 94 West: Madison
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Merge onto I 94
10 mi·11 min·East-West Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
54 mi·57 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
29 mi·31 min·I 94
Exit 240Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau ClaireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
76 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint PaulUse the straight lane.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
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Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
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Merge onto US 53
130 mi·2 hr 27 min·US 53
Use the straight lane.
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Turn right onto CTH B
1.4 mi·2 min·County Road B
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Turn left onto CTH D
5.5 mi·9 min·County Road D
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Turn right onto Elm Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Elm Road
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Turn right onto US 2
3.8 mi·5 min·Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Turn left onto CTH F
4.0 mi·7 min·County Road F
Use the left lane.
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Turn right onto WI 13
3.7 mi·5 min·State Highway 13
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Turn left onto Jack Pine Drive
46 ft·2 sec·Jack Pine Drive
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Arrive at destination
Jack Pine Drive
Trip Plan
For a drive of this duration, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue during the later segments of the trip. With two recommended stops built into your itinerary, look for opportunities to stretch your legs at roughly equal intervals to break up the 7-hour and 57-minute duration. Since you are relying on local roads rather than major interstates, factor in extra time for traffic fluctuations or lower speed limits. Keep your $63 fuel budget handy, but consider topping off your tank before leaving Racine to minimize stops in unfamiliar, smaller towns. Embracing the local road network allows for more flexibility, so don't hesitate to pull over if you need an unscheduled break.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.9 miles from Racine, WI, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.4 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 91 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206.9 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cloverland, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Racine, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 413.7 miles and 7h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 53 for about 130.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 20 and 95.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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20 mi into trip|~32m in|I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
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26.3 mi into trip|~40m in|I 41; I 894; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...
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30.5 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B-A
Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
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30.6 mi into trip|~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 94 West: Madison
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95.2 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.68 one way
$129.35 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg145 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$71.01
$142.03
premium
$4.89
$79.61
$159.23
diesel
$5.61
$91.34
$182.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
124.1
1
$43.44
$19.86
Efficient EV
103.4
1
$36.20
$16.55
EV Truck/SUV
165.5
2
$57.92
$26.48
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Racine, WI
Evening
in Racine on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cloverland, WI
Evening
in Cloverland on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
7 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
7h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 156.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating primarily via Main Street, Hamilton Street, and Douglas Avenue. This setup provides a more intimate look at the local landscape, though it keeps your average speed lower than a typical highway-heavy trip. You should be prepared for frequent adjustments as the road winds through various local corridors. The lack of high-speed transit lanes means the driving experience is consistent and steady, placing you firmly in control of your pace across the entire 413.7-mile span.
92% 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: 130.4 mi on US 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near I 41; I 94; US 41.
Driving Effort9/10
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 27 significant decision points across 413.7 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 20 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Racine, WI and Cloverland, WI, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Saint Paul and Superior.
Milwaukee
30.5 mi in|~46m
Eau Claire
95.2 mi in|~1h 57m|via I 94
Saint Paul
187.7 mi in|~3h 36m|via I 94
Superior
263.8 mi in|~4h 58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 57m. Total distance: 413.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 130.4 miles on US 53. 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.
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 Cloverland, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cloverland, WI before the return drive.
