Origin
Osceola, WI
Evening in Osceola on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osceola, WI to Racine, WI
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
359.4 mi
578 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
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6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
Yan Krukau
Trip Overview
The drive from Osceola, WI to Racine, WI covers 359.4 miles and takes about 5h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cascade Street, Highway 35, Church Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.59 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
179.7 miles from Osceola, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 46m drive with frequent turns across 359.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cascade Street 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 5h 46m 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 Osceola, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cascade Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Highway E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 120th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Cascade Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
200 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Cascade Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cascade Street
3
Continue on State Highway 35
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 35
4
Continue on Church Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Hill Road
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto County Road I
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road I
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road I
8
Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road I
9
Turn sharp left onto County Road E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road E
10
Continue on County Highway E
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Highway E
11
Continue on County Highway E
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway E
12
Turn right onto 120th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
120th Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 65
14
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 65
16
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
17
Continue on State Highway 65
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 65
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 65
19
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Highway 65
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison
292 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eau Claire, Madison
21
Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Eau Claire, Madison
22
Merge slight left
228 mi
·
4 hr 4 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
24
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
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
26
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
27
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
28
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Zoo Freeway
29
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
30
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
31
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
32
Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
33
Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
26 ft
·
Northwestern Avenue
35
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
37
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
39
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
40
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
41
Turn right onto 6th Street
308 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
42
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
43
Turn left onto 7th Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
44
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 179.7 miles from Osceola, WI, or about 2h 53m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.7 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
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 Osceola, 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 Osceola, WI
This is one driving day of about 359.4 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Osceola, 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 179.7 mi from Osceola, WI · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.7 miles from Osceola, 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
$54.59 one way
$109.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $60.18 | $120.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $67.85 | $135.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.85 | $159.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.8 | 1 | $37.74 | $17.25 |
| Efficient EV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.45 | $14.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.8 | 1 | $50.32 | $23.00 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Destination
Racine, WI
Evening in Racine on Sunday
Local time
6:48 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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Osceola, WI to Racine, WI covers 359.4 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cascade Street, Highway 35, Church Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.7 miles from Osceola, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.59 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 46m 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 Osceola, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Osceola, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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