Origin
Edgerton, WI
Morning in Edgerton on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgerton, WI to Racine, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgerton, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgerton, WI to Racine, WI covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 20, County Highway N, Spring Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on State Highway 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 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.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Edgerton, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Edgerton, WI to Racine, WI covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WI 59 / East Fulton Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WI 59 / East Fulton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 59 / East Fulton Street
Turn left onto WI 59 / East Fulton Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WI 59 / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 59 / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
CTH C / Spring Street
Enter roundabout onto CTH C / Spring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 20 | 16.9 mi | 24m |
| County Highway N | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 59 | 4 mi | 6m |
| High Drive | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 20
— 16.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgerton, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on US 51
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto WI 59
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Fulton Street
3
Continue on WI 59
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 59
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
5
Continue on WI 59
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 59
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
7
Continue on WI 59
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 59
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
9
Continue on WI 59
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 59
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CTH N
11 mi
·
14 min
·
County Highway N
11
Continue on CTH N
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East County Road N
12
Continue on CTH S
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East County Road N
13
Turn right onto US 12; WI 89
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 12
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
16
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
17
Continue on WI 20
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
18
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
19
Continue on WI 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
High Drive
20
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
21
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 83
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
22
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Beck Drive
23
Continue on WI 20
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
24
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
25
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
26
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
27
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
28
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
29
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
30
Enter roundabout onto CTH C
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
31
Continue on CTH C
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
34
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
35
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
36
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
37
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Edgerton, WI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 51m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Edgerton, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edgerton, WI
This is one driving day of about 70.3 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Edgerton, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 20 for about 16.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Edgerton, WI · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Edgerton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
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: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Racine on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Burlington, WI
35 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 49m 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 Edgerton, WI to Racine, WI covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 20, County Highway N, Spring Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Edgerton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.99 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WI 59 / East Fulton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Edgerton, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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