Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
130.3 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: Yan Krukau
The drive from Harrison, WI to Racine, WI covers 130.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Daffodil Drive, Midway Extended, Midway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.79 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
65.1 miles from Harrison, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 130.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Harrison, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrison, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daffodil Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Midway Extended | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Midway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Oneida Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tri-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, WI and Racine, WI.
Start on Sweet Pea Drive
Turn left onto Daffodil Drive
Turn left onto Midway Extended
Continue on Midway Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road
Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road
Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road
Turn right onto South Oneida Street
Take the exit slight left toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West
Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway
Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
Merge slight left
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
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Harrison, 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 Harrison, WI
This is one driving day of about 130.3 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.1 mi from Harrison, WI · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 65.1 miles from Harrison, 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
$19.79 one way
$39.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Evening in Harrison on Saturday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Racine on Saturday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Waukegan, IL
65 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
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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