Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
243.8 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Photo: Yan Krukau
The drive from Ettrick, WI to Racine, WI covers 243.8 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road D, County Highway D, Highway 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
121.9 miles from Ettrick, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 243.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Highway D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sparta Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 108 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ettrick, WI and Racine, WI.
Start on South Main Street
Continue on County Road D
Continue on County Highway D
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54
Continue on North Washington Street
Turn straight onto Sparta Street
Continue on State Highway 108
Turn left onto State Highway 71
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27
Continue on Black River Street
Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
Turn right onto North Water Street
Turn left onto East Oak Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Avenue
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Street
Continue on State Highway 16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wisconsin Street
Exit the roundabout onto East Wisconsin Street
Continue on State Highway 16
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State 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
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.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ettrick, 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 Ettrick, WI
This is one driving day of about 243.8 miles and 4h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Ettrick, WI · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 121.9 miles from Ettrick, 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
$33.11 one way
$66.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $36.95 | $73.91 |
| premium | $4.15 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $35.99 | $71.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.60 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.33 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.13 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Ettrick on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Racine on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
122 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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