Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Yan Krukau
The drive from Dunkirk, WI to Racine, WI covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Road, Highway 51, I 39 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.27 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Dunkirk, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 83 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 51 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 51 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jenson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fulton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk, WI and Racine, WI.
Start on County Road N
Continue on Veterans Road
Turn right onto US Highway 51
Take the ramp straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, US 51 South: Janesville
Take the exit slight right toward US 51, WI 73, WI 106, I 39 Alternate: Edgerton
Continue straight
Turn left onto Jenson Street
Turn right onto York Road
Turn left onto East Fulton Street
Continue on State Highway 59
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
Turn left onto County Highway N
Continue on East County Road N
Continue on East County Road N
Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Turn left onto State Highway 20
Continue on State Highway 20
Continue on North Street
Continue on State Highway 20
Continue on High Drive
Continue on West Main Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Continue on Beck Drive
Continue on State Highway 20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dunkirk, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Dunkirk, WI
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from Dunkirk, WI · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Dunkirk, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.27 one way
$22.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| premium | $4.15 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Dunkirk on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Racine on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Waukegan, IL
42 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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