Trip from Little Round Lake, WI to Racine, WI

Drive Time

7h 26m

Distance

376.7 mi

606 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 16m ★

6 AM

7h 26m

8 AM

7h 47m

10 AM

7h 34m

12 PM

7h 32m

3 PM

7h 35m

5 PM

7h 46m

8 PM

7h 20m

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

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Racine, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Little Round Lake, WI to Racine, WI covers 376.7 miles and takes about 7h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, US 53, County Road B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.22 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

188.3 miles from Little Round Lake, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 26m highway drive covering 376.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 232 miles on I 94.

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

There are about 40 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 232 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 278.8 miles in near I 94.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 376.7 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 278.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 342.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 343.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 32 key points

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

278.8 mi into trip | ~5h 27m 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

342.9 mi into trip | ~6h 37m 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

343.5 mi into trip | ~6h 38m 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...

352.7 mi into trip | ~6h 51m 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

365.9 mi into trip | ~7h 6m 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 Along This Route

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

Fond Du Lac

342.9 mi in | ~6h 37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	232 mi	4h 9m
US 53	76.9 mi	1h 26m
County Road B	14 mi	24m
North-South Freeway	11.9 mi	13m
Northwestern Avenue	9 mi	15m
County Road K	7.2 mi	12m
State Highway 70	5.9 mi	8m
Airport Freeway	4.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 232 mi, about 4h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Round Lake, WI and Racine, WI.

Start on Akikaandag Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane

Continue on Akikaandag Lane

335 ft · 19 sec · Akikaandag Lane

Turn right onto Round Lake School Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Round Lake School Road

Turn right onto Froemel Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Froemel Road

Turn left onto County Highway K

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Highway K

Continue on County Highway E

0.2 mi · 23 sec · County Highway E

Turn straight onto County Road K

7.2 mi · 12 min · County Road K

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27

3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27

Turn right onto State Highway 70

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 70

Turn left onto County Road B

14 mi · 24 min · County Road B

At the end of the road, turn right

358 ft · 5 sec

Take the exit slight left

472 ft · 13 sec

Merge slight right

76 mi · 1 hr 25 min

Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 53 South: Brackett

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

377 ft · 6 sec · the route

Exit the roundabout

443 ft · 9 sec

Take the ramp right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left

168 mi · 2 hr 59 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 94: Milwaukee

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · 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

0.4 mi · 38 sec · 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

0.3 mi · 30 sec · 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

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

4.0 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

12 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

0.3 mi · 31 sec · CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

5.1 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Avenue

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

26 ft · Northwestern Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

92 ft · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

72 ft · 4 sec · State Street

Exit the roundabout onto State Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

308 ft · 18 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

285 ft · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

Turn left onto 7th Street

246 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 188.3 miles from Little Round Lake, WI, or about 3h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232 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 83 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 188.3 miles or 3h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 8m

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 Little Round Lake, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Little Round Lake, WI

This is one driving day of about 376.7 miles and 7h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Little Round Lake, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 232 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 188.3 mi from Little Round Lake, WI · 3h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

188 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

Bloomer, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.3 miles from Little Round Lake, 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 232 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

$57.22 one way

$114.43 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$63.08	$126.15
premium	$4.80	$71.11	$142.23
diesel	$5.64	$83.69	$167.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113	1	$39.55	$18.08
Efficient EV	94.2	1	$32.96	$15.07
EV Truck/SUV	150.7	1	$52.74	$24.11

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 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 23 hours ago

Origin

Little Round Lake, WI

Morning in Little Round Lake on Monday

Local time

6:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Racine, WI

Morning in Racine on Monday

Local time

6:22 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

3 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

7h 26m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Little Round Lake, WI to Racine, WI covers 376.7 miles and takes about 7h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, US 53, County Road B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 188.3 miles from Little Round Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 Little Round Lake, WI to Racine, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.

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