Origin
Spring Prairie, WI
Late night in Spring Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Prairie, WI to Racine, 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
57m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Prairie, WI
Andrew Patrick Photo
Racine, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Spring Prairie to Racine, expect a straightforward 35.6-mile journey across the Wisconsin countryside. Clocking in at approximately 57 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will primarily navigate via Spring Street, Washington Avenue, and Plank Road, keeping your travel costs efficient with a modest $5 fuel budget. Since the entire drive stays within the Midwest, you can anticipate familiar regional terrain throughout the transit. Because there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one go without needing to plan for lengthy breaks.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Plank Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 11 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Browns Lake Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Highway JS | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Road BD | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Spring Street
— 8.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Prairie, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WI 11
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 11
3
Continue on WI 11
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
5
Turn left onto CTH JS
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway JS
6
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Adams Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on East State Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East State Street
10
Continue on Durand Avenue
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Durand Avenue
11
Turn slight left
361 ft
·
16 sec
12
Turn slight left onto CTH W
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Browns Lake Drive
13
Turn right onto CTH A
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Plank Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road BD
15
Continue on CTH BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road BD
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
21 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Avenue
17
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
19
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
21
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
22
Enter roundabout onto CTH C
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
23
Continue on CTH C
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
28
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
29
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Spring Prairie, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Pine Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pine Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Adams Street
Turn left onto Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CTH BD / County Road BD
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD / County Road BD
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CTH C / Spring Street
Enter roundabout onto CTH C / Spring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Racine, WI
Late night in Racine on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Waterford, WI
18 mi in
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
6 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
57m 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 35.6-mile trek is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. With only 10% of the route utilizing highways, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface roads. You should be prepared for frequent maneuvering, as the longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is just 8.7 miles on Spring Street. The character of the road remains consistent, requiring your full attention due to the winding nature of the local pathways. Expect a hands-on driving experience where the pace is dictated by the turns and the local road layout.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
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 35.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.5 miles (North Pine Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,012 ft
658 ft
Total Climb
66 ft
Total Descent
421 ft
Highest Point
1,012 ft
Elevation Range
354 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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 57m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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.
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 Racine, 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 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.5 miles (North Pine Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Racine, 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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