Origin
Racine, WI
Late night in Racine on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Newburg, 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 25m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Newburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Racine, WI to Newburg, WI is 58.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via North-South Freeway and State Highway 33, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on a major freeway, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit or a leisurely half-day excursion. You'll find the route efficient for covering ground without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 32.6 mi | 41m |
| Douglas Avenue | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 33 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Ryan Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| I 43 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| South Chicago Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Dekora Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 32.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Newburg, 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
28 mi
·
36 min
·
North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 43; WI 57
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto WI 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Bay Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto WI 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dekora Street
15
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 33
17
Continue on WI 33
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 33
18
Turn slight right onto Division Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Division Street
19
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Salisbury Street
20
Arrive at destination
Salisbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 54.6 — 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
8
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
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 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
6
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Newburg, WI
Late night in Newburg on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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 25m 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 is predominantly highway, with 69% of it being freeway driving. You'll experience a stretch of 32.6 miles on the North-South Freeway, which means sustained cruising with fewer interruptions. The transition to surface roads, like Douglas Avenue and State Highway 33, will likely involve more local traffic and a change in speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of high-speed travel and more typical suburban or town driving.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Douglas Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near WI 32 / Douglas Avenue.
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 58.9 miles you will encounter 10 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Racine, WI to Newburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Washington along the way.
Port Washington
51.4 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Newburg, 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 Newburg, 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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