Trip from McMillan, WI to Racine, WI

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

222.1 mi

357 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m

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

Downtown Racine, WI, WI

Racine, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from McMillan, WI to Racine, WI covers 222.1 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road E, North Central Avenue, Veterans Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.73 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

111 miles from McMillan, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 222.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road E is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMillan, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road E Unavailable Refreshing
North Central Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 10 Unavailable Refreshing
I 39 South Unavailable Refreshing
US 10 East Unavailable Refreshing
US 45 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 41 South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: County Road E — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Turtle Ridge Road

52 ft · 3 sec · Turtle Ridge Road
2

Turn right onto County Road E

3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road E
3

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
4

Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

3.8 mi · 7 min · Veterans Parkway
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 58 sec
6

Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

26 mi · 30 min · US Highway 10
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point

7.4 mi · 8 min · I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

0.4 mi · 58 sec · US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
9

Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
10

Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

12 mi · 14 min · US 45 South: Oshkosh
11

Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41 South: Milwaukee
12

Merge slight left

86 mi · 1 hr 36 min
13

Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
14

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
15

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

12 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway
16

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

0.3 mi · 31 sec · CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
17

Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

5.1 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Avenue
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

26 ft · Northwestern Avenue
19

Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

92 ft · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue
21

Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

72 ft · 4 sec · State Street
23

Exit the roundabout onto State Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street
24

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
25

Turn right onto 6th Street

308 ft · 18 sec · 6th Street
26

Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

285 ft · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
27

Turn left onto 7th Street

246 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street
28

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 111 miles from McMillan, WI, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

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 111 miles or 1h 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 3h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving McMillan, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 McMillan, WI

This is one driving day of about 222.1 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McMillan, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111 mi from McMillan, WI · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

111 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.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111 miles from McMillan, 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.73 one way

$67.47 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $37.19 $74.38
premium $4.80 $41.93 $83.86
diesel $5.64 $49.34 $98.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.6 0 $23.32 $10.66
Efficient EV 55.5 0 $19.43 $8.88
EV Truck/SUV 88.8 1 $31.09 $14.21

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

McMillan, WI

Afternoon in McMillan on Sunday

Local time

4:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Racine, WI

Afternoon in Racine on Sunday

Local time

4:18 PM

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

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

3h 41m 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 McMillan, WI to Racine, WI covers 222.1 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road E, North Central Avenue, Veterans Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111 miles from McMillan, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.73 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMillan, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McMillan, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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