Origin
Whiting, WI
Night in Whiting on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Whiting, 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
3h 40m
Distance
182.6 mi
294 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whiting, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Whiting to Racine? This 182.6-mile drive will take you about 3 hours and 40 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a fuel cost estimated around $29. The journey is primarily focused on efficient travel through the Midwest, connecting two points within Wisconsin. With only one recommended stop, this route is designed for straightforward transit rather than extensive sightseeing. It's a practical choice if you're looking to cover ground quickly and efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.3 miles from Whiting, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 87.4 mi | 1h 38m |
| US Highway 10 | 49.3 mi | 57m |
| US 45 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| North-South Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| McDill Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 87.4 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiting, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on CTH HH
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Water Street
2
Continue on CTH HH
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
McDill Avenue
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto I 39; US 51
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 39; US 51
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 158A
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
6
Turn right onto US 10
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 10
49 mi
·
57 min
·
US Highway 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
10
Merge onto I 41; US 41
86 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
17
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
19
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
21
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
24
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
25
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
26
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 40-minute drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Racine with ample time for afternoon activities. Since the total distance is under 200 miles and mostly highway, you can easily complete it in a single day. Plan for one stop to break up the 87.4-mile stretch on I-41, ensuring you stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longer highway segments, and remember that the $29 fuel estimate is based on average prices. This route offers flexibility, so you can adjust your departure and stop times as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.3 miles from Whiting, WI, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 40 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.3 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Whiting, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Whiting, WI
This is one driving day of about 182.6 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Whiting, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 87.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Whiting, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.4 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 171.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 158A
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
8
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
5
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
158.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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
171.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m 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
$28.55 one way
$57.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.14 | $70.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.32 | $80.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
| Efficient EV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.98 | $7.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73 | 0 | $25.56 | $11.69 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Night in Racine on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
32 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
3h 40m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 87.4 miles solely on I-41. The primary roads guiding you are I-41, US Highway 10, and US 45, indicating a consistent pace for much of the trip. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency, with the road primarily serving as a conduit between your origin and destination within Wisconsin.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 182.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles (I 41; US 41): 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 Whiting, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Cth K: Racine
171.8 mi in
|
~3h 21m
Caledonia
171.8 mi in
|
~3h 21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 182.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Racine, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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