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Trip from Racine, WI to Rochester, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

23.5 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Racine, WI

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Downtown Rochester, WI, WI

Rochester, WI

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Trip Overview

Racine, WI to Rochester, WI is 23.5 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Spring Street, Washington Avenue, and State Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest jaunt stays within Wisconsin, offering a straightforward hop between two points. Given its brief length, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a seamless connection to another activity. You won't encounter significant mileage, making it a simple addition to any travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Spring Street 8.7 mi 15m
Washington Avenue 8.6 mi 12m
State Highway 20 4.5 mi 7m
State Street 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
7th Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Spring Street — 8.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Rochester, 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

4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 20
14

Turn left onto CTH D

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
15

Continue on CTH D

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

CTH D

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — 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

4
14.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.67 one way

$7.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.03 $8.07
premium $4.89 $4.52 $9.04
diesel $5.61 $5.19 $10.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.47 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.29 $1.50

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Racine, WI

Late night in Racine on Sunday

Local time

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Sunny

W 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:59PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:37PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Rochester, WI

Late night in Rochester on Sunday

Local time

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Partly Sunny

W 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:59PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:37PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

1 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

39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with only about 19% of the 23.5 miles on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 8.7 miles on Spring Street. You can expect a fairly continuous surface road experience for most of the trip, transitioning to highway segments. Pay attention to the change from surface streets to State Highway 20 as you navigate.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 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 39m drive. You will face about 9 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 39m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.

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 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 Rochester, 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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