Origin
West Milwaukee, WI
Night in West Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Milwaukee, WI to Racine, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Milwaukee, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from West Milwaukee to Racine, expect a straightforward 28.8-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes. This trip stays entirely within the Midwest, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via West Greenfield Avenue, West Beloit Road, and South 60th Street rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it is an economical choice for those looking to travel between these two Wisconsin cities. Because the route is entirely local, you gain a practical look at the region’s suburban landscape without the stress of high-speed highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| South 60th Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Airport Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 41 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Beloit Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Milwaukee, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on this road
308 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
316 ft
·
24 sec
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
4
At end of road, turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
283 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
5
Turn left onto West Beloit Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beloit Road
6
Turn left onto South 60th Street
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South 60th Street
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East
8
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
14
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
16
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
18
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
21
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
22
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
23
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
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from West Milwaukee, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Greenfield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward I 43 North, I 894 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
6.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
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 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Racine on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 5 to 10 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:28PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:26PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan 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
11 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
50m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through various street-level intersections. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 42-minute duration on surface roads rather than cruising at high speeds. The character of this drive is defined by frequent transitions and technical navigation rather than long, monotonous stretches of pavement. You should be prepared for a consistent pace that reflects the density of the area you are traveling through. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 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 0.3 miles in near West Greenfield Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Greenfield Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between West Milwaukee, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Cth K: Racine
19.7 mi in
|
~31m
Caledonia
19.7 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 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 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 0.3 miles (West Greenfield Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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