Origin
Clintonville, WI
Afternoon in Clintonville on Monday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clintonville, WI to Racine, WI
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
158.8 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clintonville, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clintonville, WI to Racine, WI covers 158.8 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Highway 45, US 45 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
79.4 miles from Clintonville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 158.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clintonville, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clintonville, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CTH K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwestern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clintonville, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on 8th Place
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
8th Place
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US Highway 45
24 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 45
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
US Highway 45
5
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 45
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45 South: Oshkosh
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South: Milwaukee
8
Merge slight left
86 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
9
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
11
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
13
Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
26 ft
·
Northwestern Avenue
15
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
17
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
20
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto 6th Street
308 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
22
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
23
Turn left onto 7th Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.4 miles from Clintonville, WI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.4 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
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 Clintonville, 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 Clintonville, WI
This is one driving day of about 158.8 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clintonville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.4 mi from Clintonville, WI · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 79.4 miles from Clintonville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.12 one way
$48.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.67 | $7.62 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
2:43 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clintonville, WI to Racine, WI covers 158.8 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Highway 45, US 45 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.4 miles from Clintonville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Clintonville, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clintonville, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clintonville, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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