Origin
Baileys Harbor, WI
Afternoon in Baileys Harbor on Monday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baileys Harbor, WI to Racine, WI
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
206.2 mi
332 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
Yan Krukau
Trip Overview
The drive from Baileys Harbor, WI to Racine, WI covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, State Highway 57, North-South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.8 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.1 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 206.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 118.8 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 57. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH F / County Road F.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.2 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (CTH F / County Road F): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 63.4 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH F / County Road F
Turn right onto CTH F / County Road F
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
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~31m in
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WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
63.4 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
182.4 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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I 94 / North-South Freeway
Continue onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College...
8
195.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Baileys Harbor, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Wis 94 East
182.4 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via I 94
Chicago
182.4 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via I 94
Cth K: Racine
195.4 mi in
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~3h 54m
Caledonia
195.4 mi in
|
~3h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 118.8 mi | 2h 12m |
| State Highway 57 | 52 mi | 1h 7m |
| North-South Freeway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 42/57 | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road F | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 118.8 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baileys Harbor, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on School Lane
261 ft
·
22 sec
·
School Lane
2
Turn right onto CTH F
397 ft
·
12 sec
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County Road F
3
Turn right onto WI 57
18 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 57
4
Turn left onto WI 42; WI 57
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
6
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
8
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 42/57
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on WI 57
34 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 57
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
11
Merge onto I 43
119 mi
·
2 hr 12 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North-South Freeway
13
Continue on I 94
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
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
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Wisconsin Avenue
25
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
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7th Street
26
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Trip Plan
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 103.1 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.8 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.1 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
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 Baileys Harbor, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Baileys Harbor, WI
This is one driving day of about 206.2 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baileys Harbor, 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 43 for about 118.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.1 mi from Baileys Harbor, WI · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.1 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.8 miles.
Arriving in Racine, WI
The final approach into Racine, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Racine, WI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.32 one way
$62.64 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.53 | $69.05 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.93 | $77.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.81 | $91.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.65 | $9.90 |
| Efficient EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.04 | $8.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.5 | 1 | $28.87 | $13.20 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Afternoon in Racine on Monday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baileys Harbor, WI to Racine, WI covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, State Highway 57, North-South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.1 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.2 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH F / County Road F): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 63.4 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Baileys Harbor, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
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