Trip from Edson, WI to Racine, WI

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Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

274.8 mi

442 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 19m ★

6 AM

5h 32m

8 AM

5h 59m

10 AM

5h 42m

12 PM

5h 39m

3 PM

5h 43m

5 PM

5h 58m

8 PM

5h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Edson, WI

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city in and county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Racine, WI

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Trip Overview

This 274.8-mile drive from Edson to Racine, Wisconsin, is a straightforward trip that can be completed in about 5 hours and 32 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-94 with some segments on County Highway H and US Highway 12, this route is recommended for a single day of travel. With a fuel cost estimated around $43, it's an economical option for a day trip. The journey offers a highway-focused experience through the Midwest region, making it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground efficiently within Wisconsin.

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

137.4 miles from Edson, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 85% of the route on major roads like I-94. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 187.9 miles on I-94, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While much of the journey will be on interstate, there are portions on County Highway H and US Highway 12 that may offer a slightly different driving experience. The road's personality is largely defined by its high highway share, suggesting a focus on covering distance rather than winding scenic byways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

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

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 187.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Highway H. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 176.9 miles in near I 94.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 274.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 176.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 241 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

176.9 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee

241 mi into trip | ~4h 43m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

241.6 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US...

250.8 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

264 mi into trip | ~5h 12m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Edson, WI to Racine, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.

Fond Du Lac

241 mi in | ~4h 43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	187.9 mi	3h 22m
County Highway H	23.1 mi	37m
US Highway 12	20.9 mi	28m
North-South Freeway	11.9 mi	13m
Northwestern Avenue	9 mi	15m
Airport Freeway	4.3 mi	5m
Zoo Freeway	4 mi	5m
County Highway V	2.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 187.9 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edson, WI and Racine, WI.

Start on CTH D; CTH V

0.5 mi · 48 sec · County Highway D

Turn left onto CTH V

2.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway V

Continue on 50th Avenue

2.0 mi · 2 min · 50th Avenue

Turn right onto CTH H

23 mi · 37 min · County Highway H

Continue on CTH H

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Center Street

Turn left onto US 12; WI 27

197 ft · 5 sec · US Highway 12

Turn left onto US 10; US 12; WI 27

2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

Turn right onto US 12; WI 27

11 mi · 15 min · US Highway 12

Continue on US 12; WI 27

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Continue on US 12; WI 27

0.3 mi · 50 sec · South Hammond Street

Continue on US 12; WI 27

9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 12

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 94

124 mi · 2 hr 12 min · I 94

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 94

Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · this road

Exit 305A Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

4.0 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41

Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

12 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Exit 329 Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto CTH K

5.1 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

27 ft · 0 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Continue on WI 38

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

91 ft · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Continue on WI 38

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

72 ft · 4 sec · State Street

Continue on WI 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32

309 ft · 17 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

284 ft · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32

245 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street

Arrive at destination

WI 20; WI 32

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 32-minute duration, departing Edson early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. While the drive is manageable in one day, factor in one stop for rest or refueling. The longest uninterrupted stretch is nearly 188 miles on I-94, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on that long segment, as gas stations may be less frequent on certain parts of the route.

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 137.4 miles from Edson, WI, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.9 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 26m

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 Edson, 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 Edson, WI

This is one driving day of about 274.8 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edson, 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 94 for about 187.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.4 mi from Edson, WI · 2h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

137 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

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 137.4 miles from Edson, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.9 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

$42.96 one way

$85.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$47.17	$94.34
premium	$4.89	$52.88	$105.77
diesel	$5.61	$60.67	$121.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.4	1	$28.85	$13.19
Efficient EV	68.7	0	$24.04	$10.99
EV Truck/SUV	109.9	1	$38.47	$17.59

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Edson, WI

Late night in Edson on Wednesday

Local time

2:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Racine, WI

Late night in Racine on Wednesday

Local time

2:16 AM

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

5h 32m 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 Edson, WI to Racine, WI covers 274.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, County Highway H, US Highway 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 137.4 miles from Edson, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.96 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.

On the drive from Edson, WI to Racine, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.

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Trip from Edson, WI to Racine, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Racine, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Edson, WI

Racine, WI

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 32m on the road

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