Trip from Dodgeville, WI to Racine, WI

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

151.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Dodgeville, WI to Racine, WI covers 151.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 23, North Bequette Street, Dodgeville Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.52 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

75.5 miles from Dodgeville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 151.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 23 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 23	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Bequette Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dodgeville Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 12 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Beltline Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 39 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 94 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 41	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 23 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on North Iowa Street

2

Continue on State Highway 23

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Continue on North Bequette Street

4

Turn right onto Dodgeville Expressway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

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Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

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Keep slight left

8

Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

9

Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

10

Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

11

Merge slight left

12

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

13

Merge slight left

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Merge slight left

15

Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

20

Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

21

Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

22

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

24

Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

26

Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

27

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

28

Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

29

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

30

Exit the roundabout onto State Street

31

Turn right onto Main Street

32

Turn right onto 6th Street

33

Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

34

Turn left onto 7th Street

35

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 75.5 miles from Dodgeville, WI, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m

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 Dodgeville, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dodgeville, WI

This is one driving day of about 151.1 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dodgeville, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

76 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.5 mi from Dodgeville, WI

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.5 miles from Dodgeville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$20.52	$41.05
midgrade	$3.85	$22.90	$45.81
premium	$4.15	$24.69	$49.38
diesel	$3.75	$22.31	$44.62

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dodgeville, WI to Racine, WI covers 151.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 23, North Bequette Street, Dodgeville Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.5 miles from Dodgeville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.52 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.