Origin
Racine, WI
Late night in Racine on Sunday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Como, 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 11m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Como, WI
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Trip Overview
This 44.9-mile drive from Racine, WI to Como, WI takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, it's an economical journey through the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Spring Street and Washington Avenue, with a short section on the Burlington Bypass, offering a varied driving experience. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, you won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay. It’s a manageable trip for a relaxed day out within Wisconsin.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Burlington Bypass | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Plank Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 36 | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 120 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| County Road H | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| CTH BD | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Spring Street
— 8.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Como, 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
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Plank Road
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
17
Turn straight onto WI 36; WI 83
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Burlington Bypass
18
Take the exit onto WI 36
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
WI 36
19
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
20
Turn left onto WI 120
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 120
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 120
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 120
22
Continue on WI 120
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 120
23
Enter roundabout onto Interchange North
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Interchange North
24
Continue on Interchange North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Interchange North
25
Continue on Interchange North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Interchange North
26
Continue on East Sheridan Springs Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Sheridan Springs Road
27
Turn right onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
28
Turn right onto CTH H
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road H
29
Turn left onto Club House Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Club House Drive
30
Continue on Club House Drive
263 ft
·
11 sec
·
Club House Drive
31
Arrive at destination
Club House Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 32 / Main Street
Turn left onto WI 32 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
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
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
WI 36
Take the exit onto WI 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Interchange North
Enter roundabout onto Interchange North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Como, WI
Late night in Como on Sunday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Waterford, WI
22 mi in
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
26 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 11m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 44.9-mile journey. Only 19% of the route involves highway travel, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating city streets and local thoroughfares. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on Spring Street, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. This profile suggests a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The road character shifts as you move between different local roads, requiring your attention.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Spring Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 32 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 32 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Circa Celeste
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Racine, WI
Street Light
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Divino Gelato
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Racine, WI
Cuisine: ice_cream
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su...
Pedal & Cup
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 39.9
Visit website
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 39.9
Lake Geneva, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 5
Racine, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Racine, WI
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteChancery - Racine
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Racine, WI
Dunkin'
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 5
Mount Pleasant, WI
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 04:00-22:00
Visit websiteKira Asian Bistro
Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 29.9
Burlington, WI
Cuisine: japanese;chinese;sushi
Chipotle
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 5
Mount Pleasant, WI
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteCousins Subs
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 29.9
Cuisine: sandwich
Evans County Park
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 10
Nestles Park
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 29.9
Schmaling Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 29.9
Fischer Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 25
Johnson Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 5
Lake Geneva Youth Camp
Camp_site
Near the end, ~9 min detour
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 39.9
Lake Geneva, WI
Visit websiteAbraham and Mary Todd Lincoln Monument
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Martin Luther King, Jr. statue
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Chatham Street Neighborhood Wall
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Gilbert Knapp Monument
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Karel Jonas statue
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Mythos
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
The French Country Inn On The Lake Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 44.9
Lake Geneva, WI
Visit websiteLake Geneva Youth Camp
Camp_site
Near the end, ~9 min detour
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 39.9
Lake Geneva, WI
Visit websiteRV Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
Camp_site
Near the end, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 39.9
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Spring Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (WI 32 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Como, 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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