Origin
New Lisbon, WI
Evening in New Lisbon on Wednesday
Local time
8:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Lisbon, WI to Racine, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
174.6 mi
281 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lisbon, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
This 174.6-mile drive from New Lisbon, WI, to Racine, WI, will take you about 3 hours and 22 minutes. It's a straightforward trip primarily on I-90, I-94, and the North-South Freeway, with 92% of the journey on highways. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Expect to spend around $27 on fuel for this journey. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel as you travel across Wisconsin.
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
87.3 miles from New Lisbon, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this drive, with 92% of the mileage covered on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.4 miles on I-90, so be prepared for sustained periods of steady driving. The route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads. You'll likely find the character of the drive remains consistent, making it predictable and easy to navigate as you move from the western part of the state toward the southeastern corner.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 76.6 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 24 significant decision points across 174.6 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 76.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
76.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
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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
8
140.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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
8
141.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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...
9
150.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
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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
8
163.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m 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.
Between New Lisbon, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Fond Du Lac
140.8 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Cth K: Racine
163.8 mi in
|
~3h 2m
Caledonia
163.8 mi in
|
~3h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 75.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 94 | 64.2 mi | 1h 9m |
| North-South Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Zoo Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| I 41 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lisbon, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Monroe Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Monroe Street
3
Turn right onto WI 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge onto I 90; I 94
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
18
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
20
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
22
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
25
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
26
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
27
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over three hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Consider leaving early in the morning to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach Racine. You'll have one significant stretch of 75.4 miles on I-90 to keep in mind for planning your stops. Since this is a single-day trip, focus on one comfortable break point rather than multiple. For this route, paying attention to lane changes as you transition between I-90 and I-94 will be key to a smooth journey.
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 87.3 miles from New Lisbon, WI, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 38 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.3 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 New Lisbon, 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 New Lisbon, WI
This is one driving day of about 174.6 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from New Lisbon, 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 90 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.3 mi from New Lisbon, WI · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.3 miles from New Lisbon, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.30 one way
$54.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.33 | $8.38 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.28 | $6.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.44 | $11.17 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Racine, WI
Evening in Racine on Wednesday
Local time
8:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
87 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 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 22m 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 New Lisbon, WI to Racine, WI covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 94, North-South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.3 miles from New Lisbon, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.30 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 174.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 76.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Lisbon, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
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