Origin
Racine, WI
Morning in Racine on Sunday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to South Milwaukee, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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South Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Racine and South Milwaukee, WI, you are looking at a quick 14.2-mile trip that typically takes about 26 minutes. This local route stays entirely within the Midwest and is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly affordable way to navigate between these two communities. You will not need to worry about overnight logistics for this short distance, as the drive is straightforward and manageable. Since the entire trip is local, you can easily complete it in under half an hour and still have plenty of time for your destination plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Avenue | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| South Chicago Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marquette Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Douglas Avenue
— 8.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and South Milwaukee, 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
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
South Chicago Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto WI 32
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Marquette Avenue
7
Turn left onto WI 32
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
WI 32
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14 — 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
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 32 / Hamilton Street
Turn left onto WI 32 / Hamilton Street
Navigation decision point
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.
7
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WI 32 / 10th Avenue
Turn left onto WI 32 / 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
South Milwaukee, WI
Morning in South Milwaukee on Sunday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
13 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
26m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Main Street, Hamilton Street, and Douglas Avenue to reach your destination. The route is defined by its constant pace through local streets, meaning there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch of road. Because you are avoiding major highways, you will experience the road as a series of connected local segments. Be prepared to stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between these specific city thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Douglas Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 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 0.7 miles (WI 32 / Hamilton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (WI 32 / Douglas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Douglas Avenue. 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 0.7 miles (WI 32 / Hamilton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (WI 32 / Douglas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Milwaukee, 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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