Origin
Racine, WI
Late night in Racine on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
85.2 mi
137 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
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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Evansville, WI
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Trip Overview
Racine, WI to Evansville, WI is 85.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m via State Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within the Midwest region of Wisconsin. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all high-speed highway or slow country roads, offering a balanced travel experience. With a modest 38% highway share, the journey is efficient without feeling like a constant interstate grind. It's a practical option if you need to get from Racine to Evansville without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 20 | 16.9 mi | 24m |
| Humes Road | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 59 | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| WI 26 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| High Drive | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 20
— 16.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Evansville, 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 WI 20
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 20
13
Continue on WI 20
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
14
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Beck Drive
15
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto WI 20; WI 83
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
High Drive
18
Continue on WI 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
High Drive
19
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
20
Continue on WI 20
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
21
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
22
Continue on WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
23
Turn right onto US 12
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 12; WI 59
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto WI 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 59
26
Turn left onto WI 59
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 59
27
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 59
28
Continue on WI 59; CTH M
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
State Highway 59
29
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 59
30
Continue on WI 59; CTH M
392 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 59
31
Enter roundabout
199 ft
·
3 sec
32
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
33
Merge onto WI 26
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
WI 26
34
Turn right onto US 14
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Humes Road
35
Continue on US 14
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
36
Turn left onto WI 59; WI 213
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Madison Street
37
Arrive at destination
WI 59; WI 213
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short drive of 2 hours and 12 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving Racine in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, would get you to Evansville by lunchtime, allowing for a full afternoon. Since this is a single-day trip with a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive refueling stops. Keep an eye out for transitions between State Highway 20 and other roads like Humes Road and State Highway 59, as these are points where the driving experience may change. Plan for a brief stop around the halfway mark if needed, but it's not essential for this distance.
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 42.6 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 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 19 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, 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.
+
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 Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 85.2 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 20 for about 16.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.6 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 and 63.6 — 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.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Spring Street
Enter roundabout onto Spring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.32 one way
$26.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.40 | $32.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Evansville, WI
Late night in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Burlington, WI
43 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
2 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
2h 12m 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 route offers a mixed drive, blending faster highway sections with more local road travel. You'll be on State Highway 20 for a significant portion, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.9 miles, where you can maintain a steady pace. The highway share is about 38%, indicating that you won't be exclusively on high-speed routes. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these road types, providing a varied experience behind the wheel. Humes Road and State Highway 59 will also feature, contributing to this dynamic.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on State Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 18 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 1.4 miles (Spring Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 85.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on State Highway 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (WI 32 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WI 38 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Spring Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evansville, 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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