Origin
Racine, WI
Late night in Racine on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Mequon, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Mequon, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Racine to Mequon, expect a straightforward 47.8-mile journey that typically takes about an hour and one minute. Since this route stays entirely within Wisconsin, you will remain comfortably within the Midwest region for the duration of your travel. With a fuel cost estimate of just $7, this is a very budget-friendly excursion that works perfectly as a one-day trip. You will not need to worry about booking overnight accommodations, as the distance is short enough to drive there and back in a single afternoon. Because there are zero planned stops along this path, you have the flexibility to manage your own schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| Douglas Avenue | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| West Ryan Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Cedarburg Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Mequon Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Chicago Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Green Bay Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Mequon, WI.
1
Start on WI 20; WI 32
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto WI 32
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hamilton Street
4
Turn right onto WI 32
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Douglas Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on WI 32
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Chicago Road
6
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
7
Turn left onto WI 100
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
9
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
17 mi
·
23 min
·
North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 82A
Toward East Brown Deer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
278 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto WI 100
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Turn slight right
251 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn right onto WI 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Green Bay Road
16
Continue on WI 57
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedarburg Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto WI 167
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Mequon Road
18
Turn left onto North Swan Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Swan Road
19
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 32 / Douglas Avenue
Turn right onto WI 32 / Douglas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
7
36.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward East Brown Deer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 82A
Toward East Brown Deer Road
7
37.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
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 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
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
Mequon, WI
Late night in Mequon on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the interstate entirely, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Main Street, Hamilton Street, and Douglas Avenue to reach your destination. Because the journey relies on local streets, the driving experience is significantly different from a high-speed interstate grind. Expect a steady, hands-on pace where you are constantly maneuvering through city and town transitions rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted stretch of road. This path is ideal if you prefer local roads over the monotony of major highways.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near WI 32 / Douglas Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (WI 32 / Douglas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
754 ft
604 ft
Total Climb
373 ft
Total Descent
262 ft
Highest Point
754 ft
~19.3 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Racine, WI
Full guide →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.
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 45 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 (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on North-South Freeway. 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 Mequon, 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 0.9 miles (WI 32 / Douglas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mequon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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